I was at my Treatment Planning meeting yesterday when the bell rang out! There is a very large area in the Freeman Radiology Treatment Department. There then followed spontaneous applause across the department. Do you ring the bell following Prostate...
I was PSA 49, Gleason 7, aggressive PC. I have had the 6 month HT injection and also on Arbiraterone for 2 years. I commence 20 sessions of RT on 27th. August. My last PSA was 0.14. Once I have had my RT, how can they tell if it has been successful...
Hi All, does anyone know if this is a standard procedure for all patients, I was under the impression it was and that I would have to inject these after surgery for the next month, I have just been informed that I won’t and I will only receive this...
Hi my partner Bryan has had his pip review today and he and myself are worried sick he’s not going to get it back again is there people within McMillan that can help with appeals and mandatory considerations as I have no idea were to start with it all...
I concluded SBRT five weeks ago for my prostate cancer. Apparently there was a mix upsomewhere so I didn't subsequently receive a message from the hospital for a PSA test after 4 weeks so I arranged it myself in the 4th week. I am rather surprised that...
I had the last of my 3 Zoladex implants in April 2024 - a 10.8 one. I have sought advice as I'm still have daily hot flushes - the frequency varies from 2 to 5, each lasting a few minutes. I have been told that this is unusual and it's worth asking my...
Doctor started me on pivmecillinam and still on Tamsulosin, he said that Tamsulosin sometimes cause infection so hopefully this will help, as I also have CKD, I am worried about the lack of urine been passed as I have no control at the minute.
Hi everyone. I've been on bicalutamide for ten days or so now and have been waking up in a bit of a sweat. Last night I had my first proper one, waking up with the bed sheet soaking wet. Not boding well. Can anyone help with lessening the impact with...
I was diagnosed with locally advanced prostate cancer 6 months ago, and I was put on on hormone therapy. I'm 81 years old, quite active for my age, and otherwise healthy. I feel fine, no symptoms, and I can cope with the side effects of the HT. I have...
HI all 3 days into 20 sessions of radiotherapy. A quick question the last two times i've had gas show up on scan so had to go out of room try and get it out. then back in again 20 mins later. I am being careful what i eat any tips i don't feel like...
