My husband's second round of chemo (Docetaxel) was suddenly stopped last week and from tomorrow he's starting on Cabazitaxel. Anyone else had this? I'm assuming that its much stronger - especially as a district nurse will now be coming to our home to...
Recent blood test results 6 weeks after my final chemotherapy session still showing signs of positive results. Blood work still good, and psa has come down again to 0.16 from 0.29. I was in hospital last friday night though with swollen legs and breathlessness...
Had SABR radiotherapy nearly 2 years ago. I am experiencing stinging/burning when trying to pass urine. A test ruled out any underlying infection. It has been going on for several weeks and wondered if anyone else had experienced this and what treatment...
As a 67 year old bloke and overall in good health, (OK I had a quadruple heart bypass back in 2020 ) I'm one month into HT and after meeting with consultant this week we discussed SABR and RT, I'mT2c M0 N0 PSA 9.2 and volume 39ml. Has anyone experience...
Hi all. Today marks a year since I had my op Had my 4th undetectable psa last week and all is good. Thanks to you all on here for advice, messages and chats etc. cheers. Simon
hi ive had my 8 weekly phone call today and they have told me my psa has risen slightly from 0.03 to 0.12. they have told me not to worry at the moment. my question is has anyone had a small rise only for it to go down again. ive had tripple therapy wich...
Has anyone had SABR treatment for localised prostate cancer treatment? If so, how did it go and what side effects have you had? Is it as good an option for long time survival and ‘cure’ as surgery? I have been offered AS, surgery or HT/RT. No mention...
Diagnosed in June 23 – Stage 4 with mets, PSA 383 August 23 had 6 Docetaxel sessions and started 3 monthly Triptorelin injections Started on Abiraterone and steroids in Nov 24 Had a break for 3 months in May 25 and restarted on half the previous dosage...
Hello again everyone, I am due to start my radiotherapy treatment next month for prostrate cancer, I am a bit worried has I have hemorrhoids and would like to know if the radiotherapy will aggravate or worsen them? I have tried speaking to my lead cancer...
So, 20th radiotherapy session done and dusted. Have to say, my husband has been lucky and escaped any serious issues with the radiotherapy. The hardest part was the travelling on the bus x 4 every day. Especially through the hot weather and unreliable...
