Just to make those aware, Lutetium 177 was rejected for use by SNHS. Scottish Medicines Consortium on 09/10/23. " The submitting company’s justification of the treatment’s cost in relation to its health benefits was not sufficient and in addition...
Hi had my prostate removal surgery 21st August so nearly 8 weeks ago. Surgeon believes he was able to spare nerves but could be a year or more before they may come back to life. Spoke with nurse today having spoken with surgeon few weeks back as I’ve...
Hi All, I'm due to start Chemo on the 8th Nov with docetaxel (6 cycles x 3 weeks) - I wanted to ask, has anybody had any experience of suffering neuropathy or numbness during treatment? I have nerve damage/neuropathy in my legs from the Covid vaccine...
Hi All I just thought of posting it on here, found in several news outlets today. https://amp.theguardian.com/society/2023/oct/16/new-prostate-cancer-treatment-may-be-on-the-horizon-say-scientists https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/institute...
Hi all, my OH has T4 Gleason 9, N1 PC and has had chemo and radiotherapy, finishing March this year, his PSA was undetectable back in July. he has been doing great but for the last 4 weeks he has had pain near the top of his buttock, a few inches to...
What do they want your PSA level to be?. Husband's has dropped from 59.9 on diagnosis in April to 0.03 last week is this a good place to be after 3.5 months on hormone treatment or should it go any lower. Thanks
Cant make my mind up! Intially thought surgery,but,not sure I can cope with catheter etc. Graded 3/4 Gleeson : 2 Cambridge. Any thoughts on either with side effects?
Hi all, After bailing on surgery on Sat (panic attack Friday) I had a long chat with my CNS yesterday with the idea that I will have a think about it and decide if I go with HT/RT today. I haven't really had any sleep because of the pressure and I...
I have Gleason score 8, no evidence of cancer outside of prostate. Had PetScan - nothing shows except in the prostate. The treatment I am on is 28 days of radiation and 24 months of HT. Question: Does getting HT started before Radiation count as part...
Just want to say that if you or your loved one is facing chemo then it doesn't have to be bad with lots of side effects. My husband has just had session number 4 out of 6 and is really well. The only slight side effect is a metallic taste which starts...
