Hello All, A bit of background... In September 2024, following a single episode of haematuria I was diagnosed with bladder CIS and localised prostate cancer (Gleason 3+4 = 7). The most sensible treatment options were to go on to triptorelin to keep...
A small, occasional side effect that I have. Happens mainly at night. No idea if caused by radiotherapy to pelvis, or hormone therapy. Sometimes it doesn’t occur for a week, but last night was itching in the night. Treating with Eurax itch relief cream...
Hi I was diagnosed back in Oct 22 with a PSA of 10, Gleeson 3+4 ,T3b (spread to seminal vessels only). PSA reading Jan 25 0.02 I started with Bicalutamide in Nov 22 followed by prostrap injection later that month. It was planned that I stay on HT...
Bit random, but has anyone else passed a hem o lok clip whilst peeing? Hospital has been informed, but no one’s got back to us yet. No blood in urine, no pain. 4 weeks 5 days post RARP.
My story : Gleason 8 (4 + 4), pT3aN0 Age now : 60 Age when diagnosed : 58 History : November 2022 : first PSA after 2 years (last was done in November 2020 at 2ng/ml) at 6,7 ng/ml March 2023 : Biopsy confirming Gleason 8 (and 6 in other...
Has anyone changed their hormone medication at the end of year one from once every 6 months to a 3 monthly or a shorter period of time. My experience with a 6 monthly injections of Triptorelin hasn't been very nice both physically and mentally, I'm...
Hi ive not been on here for a while, struggling with life ! I lost my brother over Xmas with liver cancer (67) my husband started chemo the 15th Jan 2025 & finding it all a bit too much, 3 chemo sessions, bone scan & ct scan, had 4th chemo & then...
Hi just update on my brother . He has started on the Triplet Therapy today first chemo done and started the Daralutamide ( please excuse my spelling ) he’s also on steroids . My brother said he feels so much better now that he’s on this treatment path...
Some months ago I did mention that I had some difficulty with getting radiotherapy treatment due to my two replacement hips. I have been going through all the paperwork that I collected on my journey and I am somewhat perturbed by the possible implications...
Biopsy results received, Gleason 3+4, grade 2, 1 core cancer length 2.5mm, options for AS, RT and removal, however was advised to go on active surveillance for now and monitor progress, quite a decision to make ...
