I was initially diagnosed just over five years ago with Stage Four incurable Prostate Cancer. I underwent chemotherapy (Doxatacel) and a while later placed on Abriraterone with Prednisolone. I enjoyed a reasonably good stable period, until recently...
Hi again. My last psa in November 2021 was .99 which is up slightly from .83. Consultant said yearly would be ok now but Dr says 6 monthly. I’m good with yearly as I worry too much, even though all readings have been ok. (Dr not concerned about the .16...
Well the time has come. Tomorrow I start my Radiotherapy sessions, 37 sessions in all. A lot of my family and friends are asking me do I need taking to the hospital. It’s approximately 20 miles away, journey time around 40 minutes. Having read a lot...
The phonecall I have been waiting for over two years to happen arrived. Six months after therapy ended, my psa has dropped from 10.7 in December to 1 in October. As a bounus the actual sun was shining outside. A good day.
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with PC aged 55 , Gleason 3.4 and have been offered brachytherapy or surgery to remove prostate I am undecided what to go for , I have been told the outcome with both are good all going well but not sure on the long...
Hi to all. I have Low grade Prostate cancer Gleeson 6 and with my last PSA which was 2. I am 75 and quite fit. It seems that there is very little support except for Macmillan chat etc and the CSN. for support,,,,, other wise is it just be forgotton...
Hi I'm so worried my oh was diagnosed with mets to upper sine rib and pelvis in November, prostap and degarelix not working psa still rising, he's going to get chemo on 27th May was hoping this wasn't going to be for a while yet so worried our options...
My husband got diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer last month after having an MRI scan and biopsy, because his PSA was high and they also found some traces of cancer in his bones. Currently on Prostap hormone injections, and got to have another blood...
Telephone conversation with my CSN (18-03-22) was told my PSA had now dropped to 0.01, and will most likely only require to have hormone injections (Prostap 3) for another 12 months instead of 2 years. Seen the Consultant on 19 April 22 and asked loads...
I have been prescribed the above for pain relief as I have stinging when urinating. Tried 10mg last night and having trouble doing anyhing as feel I am in a daze Any thoughts
