Hi I had no 10 RT yesterday and ironically met with macmillan radiographer and quite happily said I very little side effects,but on getting home I started to shiver and feel very cold ,this then progressed to feeling like I had flu and feeling sick...
Hi folks, I’ve only been on Bicalutamide hormone treatment for a little over 2 weeks but I was wondering how long it takes for it to lessen my overnight trips to the loo, if at all. Before the treatment I was going 2 or 3 times, it’s still the same...
Im laid on mh bed watching my beloved Leeds. Well trying watch as my head is trseem to move on. ying to get round what has happened to me. I do not know if it is normal but my whole being is consumed with anger directed at my surgeon and I have no idea...
Had a PSA test a few weeks ago which showed elevated levels. sent for MRI scan which showed two areas “of interest” booked in for prostrate biopsy today which scared the life out of me, then get a phone call an hour before the appointment saying they...
My wife was keen to try the Mounjaro slimming pens, however, she had a stroke 6 weeks ago and so has not progressed her thoughts. She is on the mend and is again considering seeing her doctor to seek advice. She is over weight but far from obese. Whilst...
Well, first appointment at Christie’s for a plan of treatment. Thought it would be with a consultant, not important enough I spose. We got a trainee nurse specialist. She was very nice though. but I am again confused about the treatment plan. I didn’t...
Hi all Initial PSA ( started at 4.56, G3-4, T2b but possible ECE ) after HD Brachy Boost ( ended Nov 25 )with 6 months Orgavyx was 0.03. Now been off Orgavyx 2.5 months and no hot flushes for a good month and nightly erections etc. todays psa up to...
Hi All. My husband was diagnosed with stage 4b in January 2025 and he had triplet therapy last year (and ongoing hormone treatment and darolutimide). My husband’s PSA started rising a few months ago and a PSMA PET scan showed one (possibly two) areas...
After the debacle with my surgeon I asked to be referred to oncology which the surgeon agreed to. He was probably relieved. Anyway the meeting went well. The consultant was a young female and having told her that my biggest problem was the patriarchal...
Just an update on my husband’s diagnosis, we had a meeting with the consultant today. All the results are back. Still T3b , Gleason 9, not so good, but 4+5, not the other way around, which is a small win. The good news (at the moment) is that the CT and...
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