Hi all you wonderful people just to let you my husband’s test results the cancer has spread to his pelvis so started treatment today for 28 days then injections for 12 weeks then radical radiation t n chemotherapy if needed as soon as the consultant told...
Hi all I’m sorry to bother you all but I’m really struggling today as hubby gets the results of his pet scan tomorrow he was giving a Gleason score of 9 and 5 I’ve been crying on and off today had a normal phone call when shopping and I broke down like...
Is there anyone else experience excruciating pain in the hip moving down the leg to the knee tried Zormorph and oromorph but no effect now on pregabalin and celecoxib . I have advanced prostate cancer that’s spread to bones spine , pelvis , ribs but as...
Hi all, new to the forum, my dad has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and is due to have a TURP operation next Friday (13th), he had an appointment yesterday in which they told him they are suspicious that the cancer has now spread because...
Hi Guys i have a question regarding life insurance, prior to my diagnosis of prostate cancer I had “luckily” been paying into a health insurance policy with critical illness cover, which I activated and successfully got a payout on. Now that insurance...
Today a year ago I've started my 3 years of HT. One down, two to go. PSA finally reached this week its target of < 0.1, a good way to celebrate the treatment anniversary. It's been a difficult year with the shock of diagnosis, RT, HT fatigue, hot flushes...
I'm 8 weeks post op and recovering well from my prostatectomy. I've done other threads but need people's thoughts on this matter. I've not been out on my push bikes, probably since before my biopsy. I couldn't cope without the motorbike so did a ride...
Hello. I am new here and really struggling. My lovely Mum was gardening one day then diagnosed with brain tumours the next and was told nothing could be done. I moved in with her to look after her. She died 5 weeks later. There was no other help....
Good morning. Had my Spaceoar treatment on Monday, if the rest of my journey is as comfortable as that, I’ll be a happy man. Done under general anesthetic in the theater, no discomfort or lasting effects from the anesthetic. I go for my radiation...
Baz55, I have been prescribed Venalfaxine for my hot flashes. Would like to hear from anyone on it how they are getting on with it and possible side effects??
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