Hi My beloved OH has just been diagnosed with Gleason 9 prostate cancer and we are both very scared. I am hoping someone might be able to offer us a little bit of hope and reassurance. So the whole thing started 12 months ago with a PSA of 7. Retested...
Has anyone voluntarily come off their HT early? My husband aged 58 is in his 7th month and feeling utterly miserable. He says he feels “half the man” and hates it. He suffers with terrible night sweats and hot flushes (takes sage supplements) but he doesn...
Hi everyone, Not sure how this works just yet, so apologies if I make mistakes, 64 years old, fairly fit, no health issues and no previous medical ops etc. PSA was 4.7 in December and then after a 6 week retest 5.1 had an mri which showed something...
I have fairly recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I have had a kidney transplant last year & the year before had a heart valve repaired. It has been suggested that I have the SABR form of treatment. I was wondering if any one else has had...
Hello to you all that are going down the rocky road of Prostate Cancer.A few words of encouragment.In Febuary this year I was advised to have Radiotherapy because the cancer had gone walk about and was close to my Spine.I will admit I did not want R...
Hi I have my biopsy tomorrow and just wondered how you were after it? I realise there will be some pain but we're you still mobile?
We have just had our 3 monthly oncology call all bloods good and PSA 0.01, its always such a relief to hear that. Just have to get him fit enough to get his C1 licence to drive our motorhome. The second stent was fitted 3 weeks ago and we can't believe...
Good Evening all I had a biopsy on May 24th yet still feeling discomfort in lower abb region 6 weeks later. A specialist said that was not uncommon yet re bruising yet other forums /Goodle research seems to think otherwise. Welcome any feedback if...
Hi everyone, my husband’s Oncologist has prescribed Abiraterone and he is picking up the prescription today. We went through the possible side effects, and it’s rather daunting, but his oncologist said in her opinion it will be a good addition to the...
Hi all, Prostatectomy last September and wondering if anyone can share insights into how erectile function recovers. Nerves were spared. Incontinence is sorting itself out. Is it small improvements over months (length, firmness) or do you get a surprise...
