Hi all my PSA as started to rise. I've been on AS for two years now and in that time it's mainly been in the 5 marker, up untill now. My PSA in the last year as gone from 5.14 jan2023 to 6.01to now November 7.01for me it's working that it's gone up that...
Any one here who had this kind of treatment? Kindly elaborate as it seems effective and time saving. What is the difference between 5-Fraction SBRT Proton Therapy and Brachytherapy? Thank you
It took a while, and I had to chase them, but I now have my biopsy results. Getting them over the phone and trying to ask appropriate questions and scribble things down is quite tricky. I subsequently pieced it all together. If anything is missing,...
Hi folks. I got my phone call today after the team meeting and they’ve sent out an appointment for the Oncologist to discuss my treatment options,the nurse said it would be further observation or Radiotherapy and HT,apparently I’m 3+4 so just wanting...
Not been on here for advice for ages - not been great lately! Husband had 1st session of RT on Monday and now has poor flow ,prior to which was amazing. Is this normal has anyone else experienced this? Thanks you great support! X
Anyone had a very high reading with their PSA test ? I've just had one done before Christmas and was told it was 300 by the consultant in the local Urology department Anyone on the forum had a result as high as this ? and what was the outcome ? ...
Dad's Results are back, he got a phone call for him to come in but it's 12 day's away the appointment, talk about dragging the stress on. Has anyone else had this experience?
Dear friends today I have been informed that my meeting with the Oncology consultant will by 7th Feb, I had expected it to be sooner than this so I could start my chemo sooner. If you read my bio you will see I have advanced pca with bone spread. I have...
Hi all and best wishes for 2024. I will keep this to bullet points to make it brief as possible so please ask away with any questions arising and I will provide any information I can: 1. Diagnosed Nov 20 , gleason score 3 +4, PSA 5.3 2. Brachytherapy...
I have mentioned in other threads my general concern with H.T. However, on top of that, I have a more specific worry about the effect that H.T. can have if you have renal issues, which I have. I have one kidney but with a fairly stable GFR of 42. I...
