Hi everybody last on here 3 weeks ago just before my biopsy for advice and a thank you for all the comments they really helped prepare for it . Today was results day I was prepared as the nurse at the biopsy told me it was very likely cancer well...
I found this video very helpful in understanding Gleason Scores and the related statistical outcomes of prostate cancer. Very good at putting high risk disease (Gleason 8,9,10) into perspective with associated cure rates.
Hi my hubby has metastatic prostate cancer- Gleason 4 + 5. Very small lesion on lumbar 4. Hrs having 6 cycles of chemo ( just finished the 5th) and managing quite well with side effects. he’s been told he needs 7 weeks of daily RT. im wondering how...
Hi everyone Has anyone had any bruising on their body due to having chemo or other treatment. I recently started to have bruising on one hand. One red bruise appeared then another after a week on back of my hand. Is this normal when having treatment...
Hi All, well it was results day yesterday and all positive, well, as far as it can be. Boy, have the last few weeks been awful but we are both feeling a lot calmer now. I've updated my profile so you all have the full picture . A couple of questions...
I’m now 7 days post op with twoc booked for 6 days time. I’ve developed an irrational concern about my catheter coming out - I’ve tried to adjust the supporting leg band to ensure minimal movement without success. It was fine initially so not sure what...
Hi All, First two months of HT treatment, husband PSA an testosterone dropped nicely and today it went up a little instead of carry on dropping. This is only the start of journey for us so I expected further falls and not upwards ( even little, testosterone...
Hubby was started on HT yesterday with a start time for Radiotherapy of some sort in 3 months. Appointment needed with an Oncologist to discuss which form. Now we get an appointment in 10 weeks time (in clinic we were told 2 to 3 weeks)! This the first...
Hi folks, I have my pre-RT assessment coming up next Wednesday, though it will only be a month since I started on the Bical. I reckon that the actual RT will start around the middle of May. I haven't been sent any info as to what to expect at next...
Well, I’m still here Brief summary: diagnosed in November following self organised PSA test, no symptoms whatsoever, decided on robotic prostatectomy, had operation 4 days ago. Fortunately, I was first on the list so no waiting around. Once changed...
