Hi all can I ask if I decide to have ht/radiation they have told me 6 x months hormone treatment 3 x months before then 3 x months on going i am gleason 3+4 and localised in prostate i have read the side effects for hormone treatment but some people have...
Result from biopsy today - my husband has Cancer - low level is what they say, so suggested active surveillance. Any one else gone or going through this route. My anxiety tells me he should get the cancer removed so it can’t spread but is the AS the...
Wondering how long between biopsy and result others had - we’ve had a 5 week wait - is this just nhs waiting list normal? Have to say i’m stressed
Hi all, My saga with metastates of prostate cancer 4.5 years after prostatectomy is continuing. I had a meeting with my oncologist this morning. My wife came with me. The oncologist, who is a lovely lady and someone I trust, showed us the PET scans...
I'm starting next week, and while I feel reassured about the likelihood of success, I won't know what side effects I will experience until I start. The most common is fatigue - what has been anyone's experience of that? Is it cumulative, did it kick in...
Hi guys, So just wanted to update you on my journey and thank everyone for their advice to me and each other. Recap: Age 52 Diagnosed PCa Sept 23 PSA 3.17 GLEASON 3+4. Offered RT or surgery and opted for surgery Surgery 2nd Nov 2023 1st appointment Jan...
After 4 attempts to map my prostate cancer for radiotherapy, I successfully negotiated my first radiotherapy session today. Just 19 more to go. There was some good news. I was originally listed for four areas of radiotherapy, two cancer sites in the prostate...
Hi All As you may or not know, I was on my second round of chemo. I’ve had four treatments but the toil of what’s happening this time is to much. I’ve pins and needles in my hands and feet, I can barely grip. Food and drink tastes like wet straw,...
Hi everyone My husband Pete had his Radical Robotic Prostatectomy on Wednesday 10th July - I have documented the last 48 hrs - it may help anyone who is due to have their own surgery but I understand everyone is different ️ The operation was described...
Morning all, yesterday I had my 12 weekly jab in my stomach as normal. From my records it was my 31st jab, alternating left to right, so my 16th in my right hand side. It was administered by one of the regular nurses and over the years I have learnt to...
