New to site. Prostate Cancer, on active surveillance .71yrs old, living in Somerset.
Not currently referred and hoping RUH Bath will monitor my progress, I understand PSA blood samples will be taken at local GP centre, then advised by hospital.
Would like any feedback please on RUH Bath Urology.
Thanks
Always more.
Hello alwaysmore - Just a quick one and welcome to the club you didn't want to join.
If you re-post your post on the "Prostate Cancer" thread I am sure you will get a response. I am a PC sufferer and I know of at least one "Worzel" on there from Somerset - there are a few others - and in all honesty we are a good bunch if you want to know anything.
If you are curious you can read my Prostate Cancer journey by clicking on the icon of the beach.
Kind Regards
Brian.
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Hi alwaysmore and welcome to the Macmillan Community but I am so sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
The cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' cancer type can help a lot.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you consider joining and posting in our dedicated Prostate cancer support group. This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect with a group click on this link Prostate cancer then once the group page opens click on “Click to Join” when the black banner appears or “Join” under “Group Tools” (this all depends on the device you are using)
When you are ready you can introduce yourself by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post…… you can also scroll through other members posts and click “Reply” to get involved.
It’s a challenging time for you so you may want to use the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
