7 weeks ago I came off Prostrap as I had been diagnosed with osteoporosis and Prostrap can make things worse. I went onto Bicalutamide but I have developed flu like symptons over the last 7 weeks and finally been in touch with my oncolojist and they explained...
Hi everyone bit of an update on my brother after lots more talking it through today with His oncologists registrar who was absolutely brilliant my brother has decided to start on triplet therapy which to start on Monday . i just wondered if anyone...
I again friends, as you know I moved my treatment from the netherlands to Leuven in Belgium, after my first appointment I went back two weeks ago for a new pet scan ,to check how things develop, results came and it's confirmed everything in prostate and...
I have recently been diagnosed with 2TCN0M0 prostate cancer, I met the surgeon yesterday who outlined three of the choices that I am sure many in a similar situation to me have faced, active surveillance, radiotherapy or surgery. I will meet the oncologist...
Hi everyone, would anyone know if there is a connection between prostate cancer and type two diabetes, I am 6 months post radiotherapy and I have type two diabetes my blood sugar levels have risen to 68 from 55 also blood pressure on the high side any...
Hi everyone, I have to say, my recovery hasn't actually gone 'to plan'. At present, my PSA is at 0.01, so all on the cancer front is good. BUT I'm still having horrific 'hot flashes', averaging over 16 per day (nearly 7 per night) and I've got absolutely...
Hello everyone, This site has been invaluable for information and positivity since my Dad was recently diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer, which includes bone mets. He went into full bladder retention and needed catheterisation. After a period...
Hey folks, Just thought that I'd share an update as it's 12 months to the day went I under went the robotic procedure in Maidstone. My life has pretty much returned to pre diagnosed PC activity. I'm doing plenty of sports, Yoga, pilates, daily dog walks...
Hi everyone, I finished all my scans on the 12th February. (MRI, CT, BONE, and Biopsy) also a colonoscopy because I passed a little blood recently. Is it normal not to hear anything for 4 weeks? My PSA was 77 and at the biopsy I asked if there was anything...
Hi All My husband diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer where the cancer advanced to the bones and the nodes in the pelvic area. He started Bicalutamide tablets and will go on 3 months Zodalex injections. Is anyone had experience with that and...
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