Hi all pleased to say PSA is very low now, so result. I’m asking how long the hot flushes and debilitating fatigue are likely to linger for. Also the midrift bulge is still firmly in place too. Someone said take vitamin B12 as it aids energy and cognitive...
Just recently diagnosed, awaiting consultation with a surgeon for treatment. Am aged 60 with Gleason 3+4 = 7, PSA 7.45, Stage 2 - T1cN0M0. Was shocked to get the news from the urologist, but now slowly coming to terms with this nasty thing. After all...
Hi all my husband had his review today with specialist nurse. he is currently on decepaptyl 3 monthly injections and aberiterone and steroids. he had his blood checks on Wednesday last week and was told today that is psa has risen a fraction it was...
Just had 2 sessions out of my 20 Rt sessions and I'm a bit puzzled about the "empty bowel". Hospital spends a lot of time pre -treatment to get a moderately full bladder (380ml) and I understand the reason for this to try and minimise any bladder damage...
Once the HT has been completed - I understand 2 years . Will all the side effects diminish. I’m thinking about hot flushes , man boobs and weight gain - asking so I can inform hubbie . We are seeing radiation team in 10 days . Thanks
Hi all, I'm new here, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer last September and I have decided to have brachytherapy for treatment, which I received the call yesterday with the dates for the pre-op and the operation. Now my question is has anyone here had...
Good afternoon husband had his first radiotherapy this morning. Was in for over 2 hours was in and out the room trying to get the right bladder level. But got there in the end. Would be the first one xx after the first radiotherapy he went to pass...
Hi everyone , my brother has metastatic prostate cancer stage 4 he had an infusion of zolendronic acid recently but has felt generally unwell since. Does anyone have first hand knowledge as to whether this is normal. I worry each time he is unwell Thank...
Getting very anxious, as I should have had my meeting on 17th July with consultant to find out my PSA level and results after cutting up my prostate. But got phone call saying it has been cancelled because of NHS strikes and they will give a new date...
Following our appointment with the oncologist on Friday, my husband has decided to fight with all guns blazing and start chemo. His second hormone injection is on 4th August and in tandem with that he will have darolutamide and docetaxel (I think) starting...
