Hello, I’m new to this group and have joined because I would like to hear and share experiences. My dad who is 76 has recently been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. He is currently on hormone therapy treatment. Because the cancer has spread...
I am due to begin 20 Fractions of RT in the not to distant future, just wondering if it's possible to pause during the treatment for an unforeseen emergency circumstance, not related to the treatment, eg family bereavement or something of that nature...
Morning We have a recent diagnosis of advanced local prostate cancer and a few months to prepare before radiotherapy starts. So far we have been doing a lot of comfort eating and cuddling, but I figure I should put the cake down and start doing what I...
Hello everyone I am 10 weeks post op prostate removal. I knew about going to have E.D. but not prepared for had I would feel when got it. I will find out Weds if nerve spared but aware wont get an erection in the near future even with medication...
Is there anyone here that uses Hormone Therapy intermittently? What is your cycle? is it a structured amount of months on and off. How does it work for you and how long have you been doing it? Any feed back or discussion is welcome, Many thanks in...
Hi all does anyone know if hormone treatment and radiotherapy effect your blood counts ?
On Tuesday I completed my 20th session of radiotherapy to the prostate, lymph nodes, and I think they did the seminal vesicles too. During my time in the waiting room, I met many men who were at various stages of their 20 sessions of RT. I started referring...
Hope everyone understands this.... Age 66 T3b N1 M0 Gleason 4+5=9 Aggressive and high risk 2021 Hormone Therapy for 2 years Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Oncology phoned checking I have had my PSA prior to my 6 monthly check on Monday...
Hi, I'm probably just being a bit grumpy, but here are my thoughts and I welcome responses. Please spare a thought for the singletons who are equally affected by Prostate Cancer? Indeed, all cancers? As a society, we seem hell bent on living longer...
Hi there Well as you may know my hubby was diagnosed at 57 with T3a prostate cancer in March/April time - Gleason 3+4 - the cancer had escaped the gland & was just starting to nudge against the capsule wall - nothing detected outside the capsule but...
