Was referred to Urology in 2016 with PSA 7.1. Following MRI and Biopsy no cancer was found. Advised prostate was enlarged and have the usual water works issues. Since then been having PSA tests every 6 months. Score averaged around 4-6 over the period...
There have been a few chats about holiday insurance so thought I would add a little new information. I have T3B PC, the prostrate was removed just over a year ago. I also have high blood pressure and stage 3 Kidney issues. I have tried to get holiday...
I had robotic surgery on 11/5 and cathatar taken out on 20/5 since coming home had a constant leak from one of surgical sites and told its serous? I was severely constipated for 4 days last week so took laxatives up to Thursday 19, unfortunately...
I have not told our two 40 something children yet. Was waiting for treatment plan from oncologist. Got that but not sure what words to say. Had a bone scan with Tracer and a CT with Contrast (all clear) but still couldn't put it into words for them...
hi, anyone know how to get my ill pension as i have prostate cancer with bone metastasis and i just want to get my sick pension, i am 54 old, also please does anyone take xtandi for prostatw psa rising? rhey said that bicalutamide no more working and...
I have been offered radiotherapy today but soon I will appointment in month time do I have to start drinking fluid water before I get my appointment
Hi all looking for some solace after another sleepless night. My 75 yr old dad was diagnosed in February, Gleason 9, PSA 6.7, T3AN0Mx. He was started immediately on hormone therapy (tablets and had 2 injections so far) but yesterday they have confirmed...
After my diagnosis last year my 1st thought was for my children and is this genetic. After a lot of searching I found a genetic testing study which I entered, the study looks at all cancer mutations in the body not just prostate and gives results in 6...
Hi all, Husband is now 7 weeks post radical prostatectomy. Recovery seems to be going well. They were able to spare one side of nerves and already able to maintain an erection hard enough for penetration which we are extremely thankful for, however...
Dear all great relief to see there is an under 50’s threat I am devoted wife of 48 year old just diagnosed. Stage T3a. Gleeson 7 (3+4) boarderline 8 (4+4) high cribriform seen and nerve invasion. Luckily no metastasis. Such a shock. PSA of 12.5 picked...
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