MRi Scan two lesions in prostate

Hi ya 

Thank you, I will definitely asking the question when I get the chance,the clinical nurse told me Friday there was no bone metastases and another clinical nurse to send the report said the same,it's just the way it's been worded most likely which is not very confident saying  

Thanks again 

Peter 

Hi Peter

I know you've been waiting a while for this, good news that not spread to bones.

Hopefully soon go on a treatment plan and you can get back to normal

Best wishes

Steve 

Sounds encouraging Peter, similar to mine, I was also informed post op that they had removed all the malignancy, however I have a follow up in January to find out.

Are you going for surgery option?

Hi Steve 

Thank you ,treatment plan yet to be decided so many pros and cons with both .

Best wishes 

Peter

Hi Stew 

Not sure what treatment plan to go for at the moment so many pros and cons with both so will have a very tricky decision like we all do 

Thanks 

Peter

Hi Guys,

I have spoken to the surgeon and oncologist have a decision to make by Tuesday 

Surgery with a dodgy bladder and worried about incontinence and obviously the biggest worry being impotent at 56 which I would be mortified about.

Radiotherapy with the hormone therapy, I would have to put up with side effects, biggest worry is the drinking water and keeping in and not weeing as I have a overactive bladder and a enlarged prostate. The oncologist said the hormone treatment should shrink it and a medication could help, I'm going to practice drinking water and trying to keep it in.

Has anyone any tips on the water drinking and how much you have to drink and wait for, the hospital where the Radiotherapy will be is too far to prepare at home and wouldn't end well.

I am edging toward hormone and radiotherapy treatment.

Any tips and advice would be appreciated as always 

Best wishes 

Peter 

Hello Peter (Psb2024) 

I didn't get a choice - it was 3 years Hormone Therapy with Radiotherapy thrown in.

* Hormone Therapy - we don't get all the side effects (I did!!) I was between 66 and 69 years old and if I can cope with them all I am sure a 56 year old "nipper" can!!

* Radiotherapy - easy - the travelling and waiting is the hardest part, now I live less than a mile from the hospital - so I could walk in. Christies at Oldham do "empty bowel /empty bladder so it was easy.

I am sure your Oncology Team along with the GP can help with your continence issues.

I think if you already have bladder issues HT/RT is the way to go.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Brian 

Thanks again for your reassurance and great advice, looking like HT/RT for me ,I'll have to get to the hospital early for the emptying the bowl and the dreaded drinking water as live to far away from hospital a round half an hour drive.

Thanks again 

Brian 

Hello Psb2024 

One great piece of advice for people with a long drive after Radiotherapy was to make a note of places you pass with a toilet  Costa Coffee, MacDonalds etc - the other option is carry a fabric conditioner bottle or if driving in the countryside keep a lookout a large tree!! .

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Brian 

Partner driving so the conditioner is a great idea, sadly driving through London so no big trees for me  How many cups of water are you asked to drink Brian ? And how long do you need to keep it in for ? Ta

Best wishes 

Peter