My husband is due his third chemotherapy next week the first one he had lots of aches and pains was a lot better after the second one. Should your PSA start to reduce with chemotherapy any experiences would be great to know Many thanks Anne
Have been told that the Apalutamide that is starting imminently, requires a weekly blood pressure test. Can anyone recommend a make that is reliable and accurate as there seem to be so many to choose from... Thank you
Hi looking for a bit of support after my RP in February.ED is causing me a bit of distress,haven’t seen much improvement in this dept.Wonder how others cope with this ? My wife and I are managing to be intimate,but finding difficult to cope with all...
Good morning , this is my beautiful village earlier this morning.....i was up at stupid o clock walking, today is day one of my challenge raising money for Prostate Cancer UK.....I have already smashed my target and well on my way to raising £500 ......
Have a look in the post for free coupons for 'Always Discreet', Free pack of Pads Free pack of Pants They are not just for women! "If the pad fits!!!" They come in handy, especially as a 'back up!'
Has anyone developed soreness on the soles of their feet since taking Olaparib? It’s like skin is too tight on the ball of the foot and the toes are red and sensitive at night.
Hi all, if I could work out how to add something useful to my profile, I would but here is where I am: Age 66, part-time employed with BUPA healthcare (relevant). Gleason 3+4, current PSA 7.2, staging T3b, bone scan completed last week and nothing in...
Husband was diagnosed April 23 and waiting for PSA rates has never been easy. He takes it in his stride but I am a nervous wreck every time. Blood test this morning and nurse rang this afternoon. His PSA remains undetected at less than 0.03 and other...
Just to encourage others, having delivered hundreds of cards to houses encouraging others to hold a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support it only seemed right to have a go at one myself! So with the help of a few others we did just that last...
Hi Thought I would post about my husbands recovery after Robotic Prostectomy .He had the operation to remove his prostate after three years on active surveillance his PSA started to rise rapidly .He had a bone scan and MRI which are both clear of spread...
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