Dear all. I had a Transperineal Biopsy 9 days ago on Wednesday 26th July. Usual symptoms but one that I am finding frustrating to grapple with is that now I’m post biopsy, it’s harder to pass urine. I had no problems before. Now I have to push harder...
I have just read through this excellent downloadable booklet which has been written in plain English. For anyone looking to understand more about prostate cancer I think it is essential reading to add to the guides on PCUK, Macmillan and Cancer Research...
Hi Peeps, Ive come on here for a bit of a rant, I need to vent. So please excuse me. Since my diagnosis and successful treatment of Prostate Cancer, please read my profile. I have been actively encouraging my friends and colleagues to get a PSA...
Hi there, I'm a young girl starting her second year at university and I found out on fathers day that my dad has prostate cancer, he told me that he is okay and its the lowest form of prostate cancer that is possible, which makes me feel relieved (I...
I had previously posted about mental ups and downs and received great advice. I don't know whether I should have added this to that or make it a separate discussion. I have chosen this way. Please let me know if that is wrong. This morning, I was taking...
Hi All It's now 7 months from the RALP and I'm still totally incontinent but I've been very proactive. Despite my Consultant telling me nothing can be done until 12 months have elapsed I found other guidance which said that 6 - 12 months was the window...
Hi, started having urination problems in Janaiary so visited GP. After many tests, scans, biopsies I have been told I need surgery to remove the prostate which is devasting for me as I am 55, I am also told I will lose both nerves and will struggle with...
Hi all great people.Haven’t posted in a while as have been in a bit of turmoil.So following on from my bio I was offered surgery with a curative out look,psa 7.2 gleason 9 group grade 5 T3b N1 M0 so I was feeling so uplifted with the surgery news ,talked...
Hi I guess I am looking to put our minds at rest and I wondered whether anyone can help after the wonderful and encouraging words you guys have provided already. It is hard to put into words, but my poor husband felt "funny" earlier and started panicking...
Hey, I hope everyone is doing well. My dad was diagnosed in November last year I was accepting things slowly and becoming less scared but now he has another scan coming up I'm all in a state again. T4 N1 M1a, 4+5 Gleason, distant lymph nodes from...
