Hi My partner was diagnosed with prostate cancer in early 2023. He underwent radiotherapy in July 2023 and then went on to a course of adjuvent hormone therapy. Early 2024 we noticed the beginnings of memory changes and after consultation with his oncologist...
My husband (63) was diagnosed in June with metastatic prostate cancer (neuroendocrine) which has spread to lymph nodes and bones (femurs, ribs, pelvis and part in his scalp). He has finished 3 platinum chemo sessions (carboplatin and etoposide) 4th is...
I am having to take Prednisolone alongside Provera. Unfortunately, the steroids have caused my skin to thin. My arms are most at risk of injury and have skin damaged at the slightest touch. Has anyone else had this issue? If so have any creams or medication...
A few days ago, I got a Macmillan advice of a new forum entry about possible side effects to Prostap, Every time I click on it, it says "being reviewed!" or something like that - Why has it not appeared? - I am very interested in what replies may be ...
Hi I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022 had operation followed by radiotherapy my incontinence took me 6 months to get back to 95 percent but Im anxious when I go out with friends for drinks because I find alcohol tends to cause incontinence does...
Hi All, my husband was diagnosed with stage 4b prostate cancer in January, PSA of 186 and Gleason 9. He’s on triplet therapy and completed chemo in July. His PSA was down to 0.05. He had flu which developed into a chest infection and then pneumonia last...
Hi there, Appreciate any help and advice. Why is there such a shortage of invite in the UK. I have been prescribed this since my radical proctectomy. When I have had it it has worked well for me where as tablets just gave me indigestion and headaches...
Not directly - for reasons I probably don’t need to explain on this forum but I read that she may be at greater risk of contracting breast cancer and less so of ovarian cancer due to my prostate cancer. Not because I have it ( it’s not catching) but because...
Hello All It's back - if you have any issues with it please let me know. Kind Regards - Brian.
Update!! Will also update bio with shortened version Today we had our first Oncology appt.....so far our treatment has been first class, we can not fault the service we have had♥️ Best news......PSA has dropped to from 134 to 2.9!!!!!! Absolutely fantastic...
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