Got the results of my first post diagnosis PSA result today. Down from 111 5 weeks ago to 1.97 today! The Zoladex has definitely worked its magic! Now onto the chemo is a few weeks to really grind the big C down! so happy tonight
I’m 8 sessions into 20 treatments for prostate cancer. I have what appears to me to be similar to IBS (bloating, gas, pain, frequent trips to the toilet but the result is mainly wind and watery mucus). The radiotherapists say they can’t tell for certain...
Hi, my numbers are T2c NO MO. Like many others, I am currently reviewing treatment options. I've seen the oncologist and will see the surgeon in a few days. Until seeing the oncologist, I had thought that surgery was the most likely route for me, partly...
Hi we got more out our GP today since we started this diagnosis journey . NO cancer in bones . it was in all 6 biopsies so had a gleaskn score of 7 although she does no much about prostrate cancer . Asked for copies of all relevant paperwork but forgot...
Hi there So, 4 weeks from diagnosis, we take each day as it comes...some good, some bad. We have both taken comfort from some of the other's comments who are in the same boat ie "treatable'. I have done a lot of reading and also watched the YouTube...
Hi all , it’s finally happening this Friday , after three cancellations re chest infections, last weeks came back negative, so it’s just a case of getting me through them revolving doors at Leeds st James and get this C out of me , brachytherapy room...
Hi all, just after some thoughts. I had my second Zoladex implant on Tuesday. So been on it now for almost 5 weeks. Up until this weekend I have had zero side effects. Last few days I have been experiencing what I can only describe as an internal inflamed...
My husband has now developed type 2 diabetes because of the steroids he is having to take, something else we have to get our heads round. The GP didn't seem to get his head round he didn't have this before starting the medication for cancer and wrote...
After reading many articles … mainly UK based , it is advised that men over 75 should not be tested as they would outlive prostrate cancer . What do people think? we are sitting here with T3a No Mo , clear bone scan and Gleason 3 +4. age 79 Active cyclist...
Hi,I've recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer T2 stage. It's been recommended that I go on Active Surveillance. I was wondering what other folks with a similar diagnosis & are maybe a little further down the line think about Active Surveillance...
