I thought I would share, perhaps an upbeat tone that I hope will cheer at least one person up a little bit. Two years ago when I was diagnosed with a PSA of 87, I was a very confused, very frightened person. It had hit me like a train, especially when...
Hi, I am new to this community and would like to share my story. I am 46, fit and healthy and didn't have any health issues. I eat well and exercise all the time, maybe drank too much and partied on weekends but apart from that I was feeling great,...
Whilst my hubbie had his chemo I sat in the warmth and comfort of Maggie's center based at the hospital. I was so well looked after. Whilst hubbie was having his last chemo session I bought some raffle tickets to support the wonderful service they offer...
Recent updates on treatment. I have localy advanced prostrate cancer, i am on 3 monthly hormone injections, my last meeting mid oct with my oncology consultant i was told that psa had doubled and they would be looking at changing my treatment, but needed...
So I've been on active surveillance for about 2 1/2 years. I had HoLEP surgery which eliminated all the annoying symptoms of an extra large prostate and urinary retention. Since the surgery, I've been watertight and have been living in the luxury of a...
My husband is in the latter stages of metastatic prostate cancer and is becoming more depressed. Its our last weeks/months together and I want to help him enjoy it. Any suggestions as to what can help?
Hi just wondering if anyone else has been diagnosed with this rare and aggressive form of PC. I think only about 0.2% of people get this. I’m one of the (un)lucky ones. I had an open radical prostatectomy 9 weeks ago and although my physical health...
Morning, Am I allowed to think about anything else apart of my husband advanced cancer? I started to learn Spanish in Covid lockdown and in the last 12 days I stopped. I feel guilt to go back to it. T Love from Brighton ( rain) Dafna
Hi all, I posted last week saying that I was having robotic prostectomy last Saturday. Well at 08:00 I was in the anesthetic room & the next thing I know I’m in recovery. The pain due to the CO2 that’s used was unreal. A nice nurse held my hand & kept...
Hi I’m presently having hormone therapy after finishing my RT at the end of July 23. The RT was to target a lymph node which had a metastasis after my prostate was removed in July 22. Here’s the thing. Since the surgery, I’ve had three or four episodes...
