Hi to everyone Six years to the day since I was diagnosed, what a bumpy ride it’s been, there have been many bad days, plus a few good ones, all in all I’m as positive as ever, ready to give help and advice where I can. I might be a lot slower, not...
Hello all. Regarding prostate cancer, has a urologist ever suggested that losing weight could be beneficial to you? I am 68. My body weight vacillates between 80-18 kg. When I make a great effort with exercise and conscientious eating, I can get it down...
Hello all. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer this month (July 2022), localized in my prostate. My doctor did not seem too concerned and felt I could start treatment in September or October. This took me by surprise, as I thought cancer...
Have been told that I have prostate cancer my gleason 3+4=7. Al this was done over the phone by a nurse. Was told I need surgery or radiation therapy. Is there anyone on here who has gone through the same thing? And if so who did you talk to?
Hello all. 67, Caucasian male, recently diagnosed Stage 1, localized. Have any of you changed your diet on the advice of your doctor? i.e. Are you eating more tomatoes (or drinking tomato juice)? Have you completely cut out meat and dairy? Have any of...
hi everyone I need some advice if you finish your Radiotherapy treatment and after one week and you drink Alcohol is going to affect your treatment thanks
Hi to all. I have Low grade Prostate cancer Gleeson 6 and with my last PSA which was 2.1 I am 75 and quite fit. I do not seem to see meny guys go for or doing Active surveillance on these chats. again I have been advised to stay on Active surveillance...
Hi, I'm new to the forum and am overwhelmed by the amount of support on here. I'm due to start Radiotherapy for 4 weeks on 8th August. I've read the various threads about side effects and have an idea of what to expect but, my question is how long...
As much as l love this heat wave here in Wales (82F). I have had so far today 8 major hot flushes and we still have a few hours to go yet. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance John
Hi all After 5 1/2 years on active surveillance my husbands cancer has progressed and he will be having a radical prostatectomy in a few weeks. For the first time in our almost 40 years together he is depressed (understandably) at the thought of impotence...
