My husband had his robotic prostectomy in February 2020 his PSA remained at 17 .The consultant said because of COVID and the fact a couple of lymph nodes were positive he could prescribe Enzalutimide (Xandti) as the first line hormone treatment and salvage...
Hi just had the news Firmagon is no longer working for my Dad. Testerone is confirmed low and PSA 42. Consultant is now considering chemotherapy. Can anybody share their experiences of what other treatments are available once HT has stopped working...
My dad had his results today. The prostate cancer has spread to his spine, bone's. They have given him some pills and( injections to give to Dr) They said to try and slow the spread. Pain killers,if e needs them. The cancer is all down his spine and in...
Hello I am taking Zytiga with Prednisolone 5mg. Started taking the tablets on 15th December 2021 I also have 3 monthly injections of Prostab DC3. The last two months my blood results on my liver have been increasing. I am now having weekly blood test...
I had robotic surgery last week and have been out from hospital over the few days. The first day following procedure was really painful as I barely slept the night. I am informed that the procedure was successful and await the outcome of pathology report...
Hi, Has anyone got any hints n tips for pump usage post prostatectomy? Blueish tinge, lack of sensation, cold feeling in penis. We have been suffering with these issues when using the pump/rings. I have been on sildenafil 20mg and am now on tadalifil...
Hi Can anybody help me to understand or explain a rise in PSA for me please. My Dad was diagnosed in October 2021 and started in Firmagon and Enzalutamide. He has temporarily stopped Enzalutamide due to side effects. PSA has been 1.1 but todays result...
I have a Gleason score of 4+5=9 cancer contained within the prostate gland. I'm on zoladex jabs every 12 weeks for life I'm told. Anyone know what the survival rate might be please? At the moment my PSA has gone down to around 1.0
I finished my radiotherapy treatment a year ago, had some problems with my bowls ,went to my doctor and she gave me liquid and senna pills which have got things moveing again. I had the turp operation and stone removed from bladder , and all has been...
My oh had a psa last October 26 bine mets , started on prosap next psa test results 3 month later gone up to 85 , put on degarelex, psa up 120 but testosterone level low now on chemo so scared consultant also mentioned a orchiectomy rarely done in pc...
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