Well was already anxious about my appointment tomorrow,I've just a telephone call to say its cancelled as the Oncologists off sick,meanwhile my PSA has risen to 5.1 .I understand people can be ill but it doesn't help my anxiety at the moment, Robert
My husband finished his two years of hormone therapy in November. His last two readings up to then were 0.02. We thought that was it, cured. We haven't seen an Oncologist since he had radiotherapy in April 2022. All through his treatment I have been...
Hi My husband was told today that he has stage 4 prostrate cancer, spread to bones and lymph nodes. Gleason score of 8. We are shell shocked and terrified. He starts hormone injections every 3 months next week. Is there hope he will be around...
After PSA6.6. MRI scan. Biopsies ( waiting for conclusive results). We’ve been told T3aNO. Also told no surgery , no watch and wait so what could be the treatment?
I have been advised by my GP that Oncology have requested that I move from 3 monthly Decapetyl injections to 6 monthly Triptorelin 22.5mg injections. Has anybody else made this change and understand why it has been made. In addition what impact has it...
Please read my profile by clicking on my avatar to the left of my name at the top of this message and let me know how it compares 'timewise' with yours. I am feeling that I am being given the run-around by the hospital trust.
Been on monthly hormone injections now for 3 years since diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, just wondering if anyone has gone from one month to three months, having pains in stomach every month and trying to juggle holidays etc is a nightmare, I...
Hello everyone I’ve posted in the group before when my father in law was diagnosed last year-surgery done and dusted- but I’ve got another question, just not about him this time! This time it’s my ex, and I have very limited information as he feels...
Hi. I have prostate cancer, and am on zoladex and patiently (?) awaiting the start of external beam radiotherapy. I currently try to follow a healthy diet with lots of fruit, veges, brown versions of carbs, and mostly white meat and fish. I understand...
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 at 6o odd. This...
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