Hi all Well started my first round of docetaxel 24th April, then on Monday morning my temperature soared to 38.5, phone call to Christie’s who phoned Salford A and E taxi down there, then after blood tests found I had sepsis, there was Dorothy red and...
Good evening you lovely peeps.I haven’t posted in a while as have been on a bit of a dark path for last few months.So as my bio ended with the oncologist telling me your pc is incurable but manageable,I was sent on my way with the first of 2 months HT...
Hi everyone, My husband is 73 and after a lower left side niggling back pain he went to the GP. Normally fit and well not on any medication. Last GP visit was 15 years ago. Bloods done etc PSA 1356, ALP 345 all other bloods were fine. Diagnosed before...
So….. husband had carotid artery scan this morning ( connected with opthalmology) - no problems! just had oncology review. PSA ‘ well suppressed’. No more hormone therapy for 6 months. If PSA doubles then it will mean back to scans and HT. To expect...
I can't believe it is exactly one year since husband was diagnosed and we were waiting for more tests to decide the treatment path. One year on husband is doing so well. He has completed 6 sessions of chemo, with very few side effects, just a slight metallic...
Morning folks,got my anticipated appointment today with the consultant today and very productive it was ,even got taken 2 hours early,got the news I was waiting for regarding treatment,starting 3 months HT today 4 weeks tablets and then 2 monthly injections...
I had my initial diagnosis on 16/04 after a PSA result of 111 and subsequent MRI. Advanced prostrate cancer with spread to lymph nodes in the pelvis. started on Bicalutamide straight away and then had my first Zoladex injection on 23rd (5 days ago)...
I was talking to a friend about emotional support and what support we would find most helpful. We both thought a counsellor lead therapy or support group would help the most. anyone tried this or has any other suggestions. PS I have had 1-2-1 counselling...
Hi Hubby started tablets on Thursday and had first injection today.... Does anyone know what the next steps would be if it doesn't work? The anxiety is crippling. Thanks
Dear all I just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone who has reached out and replied to my questions. You have all helped me navigate this first week and have given me hope, which will be so important going forward. X
