Hi, i am now around 11 weeks post prostatectomy and thought I would share where I'm at, after 2 months off work I returned to my job as a courier,but stayed at the depot sorting and scanning,first day was a bit long ,full shift,so I cut that down by an...
Hi all, Just realised it's been a year since I started Hormone Therapy (Prostap), it seems like yesterday, but when I really think about the whole process from diagnosis it seems a distant memory... It's certainly been a test physically and mentally...
Has anybody on here joined the Elipse Trial where they can remove lymph nodes along with the prostate? Also if already had the operation, have you had any bad side effects? Big decision for my husband to make. He has aggressive cancer contained in his...
It’s been 18 months since my non-nerve sparing prostatectomy. The next stage is to deal with achieving an erection to sustain intercourse. My appointed specialist is o. Long term sick, so drugs are on “hold”. Meanwhile, can anyone out there recommend...
Hi i am coming up to 3 weeks since initial 6 monthly injection of Decapeptyl having had 14 days on Bicalutamide. No noticeable side effects as yet. The expiry date on the Decapeptyl was 31st May. I assume it would still be effective. When should side...
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Two half years after surgery and rising Psa in the last 6 months , am heading to oncology tomorrow .apparently getting a ct scan ,then 20 sessions a few weeks later, don’t know why am posting this , maybe the unknown, as I thought I was done with this...
Good morning. Can anyone recommend the best type of cushion to ease the piles-type discomfort my husband is experiencing post radiotherapy? There are so many different shapes available: donut etc. (He's not a heavy man). Thank you! Ally
Hi I had my TURP on 3rd April for Urinary problems. Results came back as expected with Gleason 9. This had already be confirmed and TURP planned before PC found. What I want to ask is about the after affects. I have had no pain, very little bleeding...
After a urine test and flow test Friday which seemed ok I’m getting anxious that the consultant didn’t say a lot and I had to push for a second PSA test which he has put in 6 weeks time which I think is excessive waiting. Going a little bit stir crazy...
