I start my RT in less than 2 weeks.. I have to travel 30 miles each way every day for 20 sessions What if something happens on the way.. car breaks down or there's a massive que on the motorway. i will always be setting off too early anyway but what if...
Following some comments on another post and for fear of hijacking that thread, I have started another topic! I hope that’s ok with everyone? It seems that the UK benefits and freebies that accompany a prostate cancer diagnosis are somewhat random but...
I have been on zoladex implants for 18 months so far and another 18 months to go according to my oncologist due to the seriousness of the cancer. Among the usual effects, hot flushes and lethargy I have had awful joint pains in knees, wrists, soles...
Age 66 and .. not unfit butnot proper fit either.. I can usually do a 3 mile walk in 50 minutes which includes a long hill... Couple of times a week and on other days 35 incline press ups in front of kitchen sink however today and last time I went for...
Still new to the hormone thing... Just had my second injection.. The hot flushes come thick and fast... I do get tired but not sure if that's me or the hormones.. Anyone have any problems driving.. especially longer distances.. say an hr or two.....
Just want to say I watched the Coronation, did any one else?
Hi all, I go for a CT scan this Thursday and then start radiotherapy on 1st June, 23 sessions excluding weekends and finish on 3rd July when hopefully I can ring the cancer free bell at the Queens centre Castle Hill Hospital, Hull. I have 3 more Zoladex...
Hi all Hope you all doing good? My husband has completed his 21days bicumatide and has had one decepaptyl injection due his 2nd July. he is currently suffering fatigue and hot flushes. But he also has started developing cold sores in his lips is this...
Looking to get life insurance, has anyone got advice. I had my prostate removed before christmas, my consultant told me it was an aggresive cancer. The pathologist gave it a score of 7, i'm now in remission. Any advice please
I can’t find much information, but am I right to say that Abiraterone has just become available on the NHS in England and Wales ? I know the patent was up in October and generic copies are being made. If so it’s happy days ! best wishes to everyone here...
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