Hi all, I thought that I would check in again. My Dad is on Hormone Therapy with an injection once monthly and started Abiraterone Acetate in August. His PSA has reduced from 3761 to 1.1. He had a Blood Test 2 weeks ago which showed his PSA is now...
Hi I’m currently 12/37 fractions into RT, having had a prostatectomy earlier in the year. (Following a PET scan they realised that there was still some cancer left, and being Ductal Adeno Carcinoma they were keen to see it off before it spread). So...
On 17th November my husband has his 6th and last chemo session so I just wanted to warn you to cover your ears at approximately 3pm as he will be ringing the bell very loud. If am so proud of how he has coped with no side effects. His PSA was down to...
Hi all, Firstly I'd like to thank all those who have tried to offer me advice and support on my PC journey thus far. I was obviously in a mess (probably not helped by my neurodivergence) and whilst I'm not convinced I'm on the best path re survival...
I have been receiving 3 monthly PSA checks since surgery on 27/01/2023. All results up to today's have been to low to record at the laboratory. Unfortunately I was told during my appointment today by the Nurse Specialist it had risen to 0.9. She went...
my hero dad is finally losing the fight and has a day or two left. wierdly its not the cancer thats beaten him. he treated cancer like the coward that it is. he got pneumonia about a month ago and went down hill from there. on friday he was bedbound and...
After my radiotherapy treatment iam now left to wonder where do I go now I should be more grateful as things with my cancer are looking good I hope. But the consequences iam left with are no money no job and the feeling of who and what I am. Good luck...
Hi folk, im looking for advice and your experience with managing night time incontinence and fluid intake. I have locally advanced cancer, i am on 3 monthly zoladex injections at the moment. 6/7 weeks ago i had an cystcopy to diagnose small amounts...
Hi all, Hope you are all keeping well. Per my post four weeks ago, my lovely Dad has been diagnosed with Stage 4 PCa (T4, N1, M1b), initial PSA of over 500, with spinal cord compression (3 lesions on the spine). He has had 5 fractions of RT on the...
Hi. Help! We’d like to go on a transatlantic cruise visiting USA and Canada. I have incurable stage 4 prostate cancer, taking hormone therapy. My go to travel insurance company is Allclear, and they won’t give me cover for this single trip, although I...
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