I have a low grade cancer of the prostate,, could this cause lower back pain. Has anybody has this. As nurses or the doctors are not saying anything on this. would be good to know either way.
Good evening all, As promised, this is what FaceBook would call my status. About an hour ago, the urology nurse specialist phoned me to tell me that both bone and CT scans are clear. To say I am relieved would be to do euphoria an injustice. These guys...
After nearly 18 months of Zoladex jabs ( every 3 months) I still need to pee 3 or 4 times a night. When I asked the doc if Zoladex can increase your blood sugar levels, he said no, but the Zoladex info says yes? Anyone got any answers please? I did have...
I’m being prescribed finesteral to reduce my enlarged Prostate on top of taking tamsolusin as I’m having trouble passing urine of a nighttime,during the day I’m fine i have low grade prostate cancer will this medication have any effect on it getting...
Has anyone got any good diet tips whilst going through Radiotherapy. Thanks in advance John 1963.
Here we are then two months ago diagnosed with PC, tomorrow in for surgery ! I am scared stiff. I think i am being a big baby but cant help it. I look at the world and all the little children who are really suffering and feel totally ashamed, but i cant...
Greetings all. I’ve been silent for a while, mainly due to not much happening. I had my bone scan - very relaxing - and am waiting for a CT scan to put flesh on the bones, as it were, of the diagnosis. That is scheduled for 5 October and the collated...
Hi there. So I've had psa ( 67) and an mri and they inform me that as well as testosterone treatment I will need chemo.i had a ct yesterday and have 1st meeting with the oncology in 4 weeks time. My main question is what was your experience of that...
Well you wake up with a call! Cancer then an urgent bone scan! My day is not great
I was diagnosed in July (sadly very late) and have been on Firmagon injections ever since. I'm expecting to go on Enzalutamide in a couple of weeks. My oncologist believes in tackling the cancer when patients are strong. So today I cycled 30 miles,...
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