Hi I have developed a rash on my neck during after I have started Chemotherapy has anyone else experienced this during the start of Chemotherapy, my specialist nurse has prescribed some cream and is very supportive.
Hi all, It's been a busy weekend on the PC front: Post Chemo bloods done on Friday. Weened off, and last Prednisolone Steroid tablet (alongside Docetaxel Chemo) Saturday. Restaging CT Scan with contrast yesterday. And third 3 monthly Prostap...
We got a phone call to say that my husband’s biopsy results hadn’t come back so they had to cancel his appointment. Not their fault but it’s another anxious wait and we really hoped he’d start with his treatment. it’s 64 days now since referral. I hope...
Good evening all, I’ve just completed my diagnostic journey (summary details in profile) and feel so much better for coming to the end of it. The last hurdle was a PSMA PET scan which I didn’t quite manage to clear as low volume spread to lymph nodes...
Just had my PSA result 10 weeks after my 20 sessions of RT, Consultant states that I am doing "extremely well" on Abiraterone "PSA Undetectable", I know the drugs are suppressing it, but it makes me feel good. Merry Christmas.
I recently watched a presentation from Prostate Cancer UK, which PCUK have now told me I can share with others. The clip is a new clinical trial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FODLVswZUU The presentation starts at 1minute 45secs so skip to there...
Hi, my husband has advanced prostate cancer with metastatic spinal cord compression. He also has lymphoedema which is effecting his legs. He had a review with his consultant on Tuesday. His PSA has raised from 1.5 to 2.7. The consultant said he isn’t...
Hi all, was diagnosed with T3a PC back in July this year. Was told that it's is curable with 6 months of HT then 20 sessions of RT. Ok so now 4 months later my hands and feet joints are swollen and painful. Difficult walking as my left foot is the worst...
Hi, (see bio, living with advanced but under control) I'm a long way down the line, on this (adventure and have been lucky, In my opinion.) ,considering the initial informed opinion. I'm currently on remote monitoring ( 6 monthly blood test and...
I was on watch and monitor for 10 years but have now been told I need treatment. Thankfully it has not spread beyond the prostate . I am about to start androgen deprivation which may be ongoing and 6 weeks of radiotherapy. Have read about the side effects...
