I was diagnosed with stage 3A prostate cancer in September 2023. Following on from that I had 2 years of Hormone Therapy and 20 sessions of Radiotherapy. The hospital verbally told me that they would follow up for 5 years post treatment. Yesterday I...
I had urinary symptoms - pain when peeing, frequency and general bladder muscle sensitivity (overactive bladder) before radiotherapy for contained prostate cancer. One year and four months on from radiotherapy had surgery to remove some calcified areas...
Hi all, I’ve had ldr brachytherapy 10 days ago and wondered if it is the cause of hemorrhoids which appeared immediately after the procedure. I wasn’t aware of having them before though I have had in the past or whether it is unusual and there’s damage...
Hi guys I finished 20rounds of radiotherapy and 6months of hormone therapy just over a year ago now and have just had my latest PSA result which was 0.2 I was a little disappointed with it but don't get me wrong I'm happy that I'm well and below 1 am...
My husband has metastatic prostate cancer; spread to bones and spinal cord. He has radiotherapy on his spine 18 months ago. No follow up scans since, he has been having physiotherapy at home for the last six months. My husband has always been determined...
Hello all, My chemo journey has been relatively ok, after round 5 did get tired for 4 days had a bit of a heart rate issue but on the whole been ok . I have been able to lead a pretty normal life. In week 3 of cycle 5 had both flu and covid jabs . The...
Hi again everyone I just finished 20 sessions if radiotherapy last Wednesday. Went for a walk on Thursday and my hips became very painful, the pain has been getting worse over last few days and is moving from my hips to lower and mid back areas ....
I finished radiotherapy 10 weeks ago and want to get back on the bike. I read somewhere that’s it’s not wise to cycle as you sit on the affected area. I have had UTI issues but would riding a bike exacerbate any issues post RT. I know there are split...
I thought I would put this post up I don’t know what to make of it really but have just notified my Gp. As I am over a year into my treatment I thought I would do my own annual review so to speak. In doing so I found a MDT paper on my NHS app which...
My husband took me completely by surprise the other day by telling me that he wants to get a funeral plan arranged. Ever since his diagnosis he has refused to accept the situation and denies he has prostate cancer and any of the other medical conditions...
