Hi all, I wonder if you can help. I had my robotic surgery for removal of my prostate in August 2022 and up until now my PSA has been <0.1 - great. The consultant did say that the cancer had got out of the prostate capsule, had reached the outer margins...
Hi husband had his regular 2 week blood checked and blood pressure whilst he on Aberiterone.and 3 monthly decepaptyl injections. His pressure readings have been a wee bit on the higher scale around 136. But today at his check it was 171 rechecked again...
Hi everyone Well it’s been nearly eight years since I was diagnosed and seven and a half since I had docetaxel, at that time I was a pretty fit guy when I first had it, now I’m a lot weaker and suffer from a few other things. The last time I was hit...
Hi All, I just wanted to test the water in terms of how frequently people are meeting their oncologists...? I know that the NHS is stretched, but I feel that it takes me to prompt and call and email to get information on appointments. I last met...
Radiotherapy completed and a big thank you to all at the Rosemere Cancer Treatment Centre at Preston Royal Hospital. next battle is to get my blood sugar levels down and get fitness back up. Taking a bit longer to walk the dogs than at the start of treatment...
Hi Husband started hormone therapy tablets on Thursday and for the last 2 nights has woken up on with pain in his groin and legs....he never had this pain before. Is this normal? Thanks
Hi so had a further PSA check on 15th April following one in Feb where I was informed by urology nurse it had risen and I needed to see consultant which I did this week after a few months of anxiety. I had a prostatectomy last August. Consultant was...
Hi i have.been offered 4 weeks radiotherapy every day or 1day a week for 6 weeks, what should i do
Original Post I don't know where to start with this as I haven't a clue where I stand at this present moment in time. to cut a long story short, In January my local Doctor took a blood test from me the result of which was my PSA level came back...
Hi Thank you to everyone who took time out their day to respond to me, it has given us both a little comfort in this time of chaos. I have another question if that is okay... If you are starting the hormone injections, how soon will you get another...
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