My 59 year old husband has been diagnosed with PC, with a gleason score of 3+4. His last blood test in February showed a PSA level of 24. We have been told that looking at the MRI scan and from the samples taken at the biopsy that the tumour is in one...
Thought I would update since it’s awhile since I’ve posted. Im into my second year on A/S having had a Gleason score of 3+3 , 3 monthly psa and yearly mri Last psa was 8.8 which is slightly down on previous one, psa has been in the 6-10 range with only...
Hi all. God this cancer does drive you mad doesn’t it ! I had a bone scan 3 weeks ago. I seen my care coordinator on Thursday which was 3 weeks to the day. Had a good chat and while the bone scan wasn’t mentioned she talked about my diagnosis as I discussed...
I was first diagnosed in 2016 and went through the usual radiotherapy/hormone treatment for 3 years. I remember being down at times but overall it wasn't too bad.Then followed five years of pretty normal life until last year when it was found that the...
Morning uclh yesterday the specialist we saw so. Much more down to earth the cancer both sides 15 out of 18 are cancer if we have it out cannot have any radiotherapy as had loads before for testicular cancer twice but on the good side we have no tester...
Hi everyone just little update my brother has now had his second chemo four more to go on this Triplet therapy . He is doing ok really swollen stomach and sores in his mouth and his hot flushes really bad I’m just looking for any tips to help him ....
Hello There My O/H is 9months in with 3 monthly hormone injections due his fourth one soon needing a total of eight (two years in all).He finished 33 x RT zaps Mid Dec 2024 having had a RALP one year ago which resulted in an upgrade due to SV invasion...
Hello I had surgery to remove my prostate on 18th March and my recovery has been amazing very little leakage only wear a light pad for the gym and if o call to the pub. every thing seemed to be going smoothly until I received a letter from my consultant...
Hi all, this one is a little later that I had hoped, but things don't always work the way you want... Those that have followed my story will recall I started my treatment as everyone else does, Bicaltitude and Prostap. Then I had HDR Brachytherapy on...
Hi all, Husband aged 57 - T3a - PSA 5.6 - Gleason 3+4 We spoke to the oncologist yesterday and asked lots of questions which she answered very comprehensively. My OH is having EBRT & 6 months hormone therapy. I asked about Brachy-boost but she advised...
