I had radical prostatectomy in 2019, Gleason 4+3 psa 18 after mri and ct they couldn’t be sure it hadn’t escaped. I had none nerve sparing surgery and was left with some incontinence which is still with me today, total loss of sexual function. I was given...
Hi everyone, I was wondering what everybody thought of the play "Barbershop Uncut Stories" focuses on the experiences of Black men affected by prostate cancer, using the familiar setting of a barbershop to share their personal journeys. It aims to raise...
I had my prostrate removed in July and my first psa check came back at 0.53 way higher than the 0.01 that is normally expected. My original Psa was 26 so I guess maybe it will just take time to drop. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome
My husband has had 4 rounds of chemotherapy however his PSA is still rising so worried that it is not working. Anyone else had this experience Thanks Anne
Through friends, I was able to get my MRI pushed up to this coming Monday. I'm happy it is getting done earlier, but I am apprehensive about the results... Everyone I know is telling me that I should be fine. After 4 DEs and a ultrasound, in which...
Hello, I just read that PC increases Ferritin levels. Has anyone else heard of this? I haven't seen anyone discuss here. Just wondering how important it is...
Good morning, it was brought to my attention recently that some cancer patients have a named nurse, is this common practice? and if so, how do I get a named nurse? many thanks
My husband was diagnosed 10years ago with a PSA reading of 1680.Its now less than 1 but he’s having pains in back, neck and arm. What happens to the cancer already detected in his bones even though he’s supposed to be in remission?
Hello Everyone, Have my urologist visit tomorrow morning. Just wanted to ask how long does it take get the MRI and biopsy results back? Spain is probably different than the UK.... Probably this would help me gauge what would be the timeline ......
Hello there , I managed to get a gp to my dad yesterday who said dad didn’t need to be in hospital but he’s changing his medication to patches as he isnt taking the morphine correctly so I don’t think it’s working as it should , he’s seems to have a appetite...
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