8 months since I received the devastating news that I had metastatic prostate cancer and there was nothing they could do for me. Once it had sunk in, I made sure I told my friends and didn't just hide myself away. I talk openly to anyone who asks me...
My partner has terminal / life long cancer, 3years now which has spread to lymph nodes & bone! Last week we found he now has vascular dementia…… some days we are on top of this lot, others we sink into “what the hell can happen next”? please feel...
mstev2 Hi Steve, Good luck with your last RT treatment and don't forget to give that bell some welly! Tomorrow is a new start and the first day of the rest of your life.
I've just had a call from the hospital to say all is good and psa is undetectable, obviously I am delighted and relieved, my cancer journey is not over yet but I want to thank everbody for their help and advise during this difficult process and I...
This article appeared on the BBC news webpages this morning. For those interested in the original, the link to the page is below: BBC News - Cancer patients not getting right treatment, say doctors https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86pl3962j7o I...
Hello dear Brave Fighters, I have had my prostatectomy and I am now at home and dealing with the recovery process, both physically and psychologically. The wounds are healing ok, some of the sutures split due to coughing and sneezing, but otherwise...
Hi all 6 weeks after surgery first PSA test next week. I have a couple of questions Vacum pump do they work ? di you ever get back to normal erection? how do you get penile injections? thanks for any help
Now home since the early November it seems my health has taken a nose dive, read my profile. Every day is different, I'm awake now, feeling sleepy but know I will not sleep for a long time. Would I do this again if I was given the chance, don't think...
Hi all sorry I haven't been around recently but my prostate cancer is now in the majority of my body. I was in hospital for one week recently as I had a stranglated small bowel they did a CT scan straight away which not only showed the blockage but...
Hi All, sorry for all of the questions on here. I feel like I’m asking a lot but finding all of the responses and support so incredibly helpful and comforting - so thank you. My husband is currently covered by private medical insurance, so we are with...
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