Just a small question. BW’s lower legs are swollen. GP says - Bipedal pitting edema. He’s had an ECG and heart is normal. I know there’s several reasons he could have this - high salt/ lymph node draining problems, damage from pelvic RT, HT .to other...
Hi , my husband has metastatic prostate cancer in bones, ribs, femur and spinal cord compression effecting functioning in bowel, bladder, legs. He cannot walk. His legs are very swollen. OT has told us he has lymphoedema. He had trouble with catheter...
Proactive for Your Prostate is a campaign led by Prostate Cancer Research to change health policy and public attitudes, ensuring equitable access to prostate cancer screening. I filled out the form to get my MP to support screening reform today, using...
When I had my biopsy when I got diagnosed two years ago, I had to use a catheter for a while. For some reason I kept the clips that come with the bags. I have just discovered that they help secure the twine holding up my cucumber plants.
I'm about to have this treatment. It was a choice between this or HIFU but I'd more faith in consultant on this. My main focus is on ED as I'm fairly young 58 and single. Has anyone had this treatment and any feedback would be great. I'm having it at...
For whatever reason the most recent contributions that I can find are now over a year old. Previously there were usually several each week. What have I done to my settings?
Hi all, I'm new here, so bear with me. I was diagnosed back in June after a biopsy. Early stage, slow growing TF, however, my problem is that my testosterone levels are very low (0.4). This has happened naturally and was the reason for the initial discovery...
Hi folks My apologies if I have posted here already - I am finding the Macmillan site a bit clunky. So I have DAC - and have known since the start of 2025. I have been on testosterone blockers since about February. I was due to start Radiotherapy...
Hi Fellow Men, I had this post up in the Advanced section and it has been suggested that I share it here. My diagnosis: Age: 59 - I am fit and very active. The original diagnosis was Gleeson 8 - Stage 3a My Journey: During the first period...
16 days into RT, tired and a bit emotional, I have just posted goodnight to a new contributor "Odd Man In" and just thought that I would post a good night to every one that this dreadful illness touches. Goodnight and sleep well xx and thank you for...
