So my husband had a total radical prospecting with no nerve sparing 6 weeks ago. Yesterday we were told the spread was more than expected and they hadn’t got a clear margin, but the PSA is undetectable so for now just 3 monthly PSA tests to see how things...
My husband has metastatic prostate cancer which has spread to his spinal cord causing compression of the nerves, and it is in his bones. This is a very new diagnosis, all this happened with no symptoms until admission to hospital six weeks ago. The hospital...
Hello, hope everyone is ok. Please can I ask if anyone has cirrhosis of the liver to contend with in addition to metastatic PC? It was well compensated but now ascites (fluid has accumulated. I’ve been on Google and am terrified for my husband Mike. He...
Hi all I've asked this question before but I carnt seem to find the link I'm looking for a good travel insurance any advise please
I have titled this discussion " bladder incontinence, because I don't know how to title this discussion, as it falls into many areas regarding post Prostate removal, but the one thing that is affecting my husband more than anything is incontinence . ...
This is probably a really selfish and stupid question but here goes. When, if ever, can I say I am cured. On the day my cancer was confirmed by the consultant he tried to reassure me that my cancer was curable. We then discussed the treatment options...
Hi all, My OH has completed his 6 sessions of Docetaxel now, had a CT scan yesterday, to ascertain the effectiveness of treatment so far (non-curative) low PSA due to prostate gland eroded by the cancer; not much antigen being produced. Last month...
My husband has metastatic prostate cancer in his bones and spinal cord. He so desperately wants to come home from hospital. It was diagnosed only five weeks ago and has completely shocked us both. He cannot walk. Today I took him, in a wheelchair, off...
I've got T3b N1 M1b prostrate cancer - Should i give up drinking alcohol?
As many on the group suffer from either insomnia or nocturia Community member Worriedwife has suggested a new thread where anyone awake can chat or record their thoughts at this time of night (or during the day). Let's give it a go and see. Feel free...
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