Hello all, this is my first time posting here. I am reaching out in desperation as I seem to have a problem that both my GP and Oncologist are clueless about. I was diagnosed with metastatic PC at the end of 2022 after a biopsy and nuclear bone scan...
As many as 30% of us will get memory issues due to certain cancer treatments, I don't include stress or worry, for many they will be minor and/or temporary. Though for others a little more serious, but manageable and often treatable though not to full...
Something like that, first thing I would like to know is why my doctor, on examine me said the lymph nodes in my groin, after telling him I experienced pain when having sex, he had with him a nurse training to be a nurse specialist who he asked to examine...
I was diagnosed with Stage 4 aggressive Prostate cancer in May this year. Due to other medical issues, I am only having hormone injections, as radiotherapy and Chemotherapy would put me in the hospital and destroy my quality of life. I totally agree with...
I haven’t been on here for a while. I hope you’re all doing ok - sending my love to you all and wishing you all the best. so … Shawn’s post op psa came back at less than 0.06 in July, (so virtually undetectable) but he recently had a 3 month follow...
My wife made an appointment for her annual flu and covid jab last week and when she attended the pharmacy, she was told that she was no longer within the criteria for the covid jab, thus the most recent media coverage. I am due to attend on Friday, so...
I'm not sure what I'm hoping for, other than if anyone has any similar experience My Dad was diagnosed 12 months ago with a PSA of 404. It had spread throughout his skeleton and lymph already. He started on the hormone tablets and injections. He then...
Prior to RT but on Zoladex I was getting up twice in the night for a leak, which I was pretty much used to. For a few weeks after pelvic RT it was four or five visits. Over the last month or so it seems to have settled at three or four. I have tried not...
Hi Just though I'd share my latest PSA result which was taken 3 months after stopping ADT (last 12 week injection 10 April 25). Latest result taken on 2 October was 0.04 which I'm happy with. Next test/Oncology review in 6 months hoping things remain...
Hello All As part of a new series of blogs sharing hints and tips from Community Members here's your chance to help others. If you have any practical tips or just advice that might help with anxiety when approaching your treatment. I hope you will...
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