Hi all LH had an MRI and bone marrow scan a week ago, following a PSA level of 57. Today he had a phone call from the hospital to make an appointment for a telephone conversation with a uro-oncology specialist nurse for a week tomorrow. He was told...
Back story , today I went for my 3rd Trus biopsy first one on a scale of pain from 1-10 was 9 this after consultant told me it was a relatively painless procedure. Second I told same consultant how painful last one was so he glibly said that’s ok you...
Hello a quick question to those’d having had surgery- Does the bladder sphincter work after recovery - obviously we do pelvic floor exercises to strengthen that whole area to in prep and after removal of catheter.
Hi. My husband has his biopsy on Friday. Could you give me some idea what to expect, advice etc. should I go with him or just drop him off and collect him ? What was others experiences afterwards ? thank you x
Yesterday I was told by my consultant I no longer need to have HT Injections. I have been having 3 monthly ones for 33 months, it was going to be 36 months. I had RT 2 years ago. My PSA has been a steady 0.02 for the last 18 months. At diagnosis my...
I had my first post treatment blood test result and discussion with the CNS yesterday about that result and what's next. The test result is as expected PSA is 0.05. Where else would it be assuming the prostap injections peevent ne from feeding the cancer...
Hi All, I’m new here and struggling to find answers to questions hoping you all can help. My Dad was diagnosed 4 years ago and has had all the treatment possible for his cancer, chemotherapy, hormone therapy etc. He is not very good at sharing the...
On the advice of a couple of people here I have approached a private clinic (I could have tried the NHS) in a neighbouring town for a second opinion on my options. The Registrar where I am being treated told me that brachytherapy/ boost was not an option...
As I have mentioned in the past I have.had problem's with side effects of Radiotherapy Please feel free to read my profile. Gleason 9 Incurable, aggressive and high risk. Prognosis 5/10 years (gunna cain that) For a long time I have been having...
Hi I had aquablasion a month ago but I’ve just been told I have cancer and it was in 5% of the biopsy taken. What does this mean please? Does this mean it’s caught early? I’m just five years cancer free from oesophageal cancer so I’m worried. My surgeon...
