Hi, Diagnosed one year ago and had injected Decaptyl ever since.Due to start radiotherapy next month. I am 73 years old. Cancer has ruptured the prostrate and is only local Question: I have been experiencing sharp pain in upper left thigh and it causes...
Not too sure how bad it is, or if it’s spread. Had a bone scan on Thursday still waiting for the results. My head has been so mixed up and I’ve taken my frustration out on my wife, the one closest to me and the love of my life, now she wants to part ...
Hi I am new to the group. I have been struggling with my diagnosis. Due to have HIFU on right side and active surveillance on left side. I am finding it very hard to deal with the diagnosis and knowledge that I will still have cancer left in my...
I’ve read the comments and find them helpful and so thought I’d ask for some advice / information. My brother died of Prostate cancer aged 67. I got it about 3 years ago aged 73 with a PSA reading of 12 and a Gleason score of 8. It was described as “...
Hi all ,new to this group My Name is Gary Diagnosed 4 weeks ago before biopsy which was done last week I have metastatic bone cancer in my pelvis, spine and ribs. PSA 3 weeks ago was 4402 ! Hormone therapy started , Biclatumide...
Hi I am 68 psa5.4 gleesonn 4+3. Biopsy was 16/18 I was all ready for surgery but bone scan showed spread to shoulders and rib I'm now offered hormone only treatment is anyone else similar? How is everyone on hormone coping. Life expectancy? Side effects...
Hi, My husband was diagnosed this summer with aggressive prostate cancer which may have spread to his spine. This is not definitive as consultant wanted to do another scan, My husband has decided that he does not want to go through hormone/radiation treatment...
Hello everyone. i have joined this group as my partner has been diagnosed with PC and now has the dilemma of which of the 3 treatments to have…. looking forward to chatting with you….
Hello to all. I am posting this on the hope of getting advice, the benefit of your experience, and any indications you might have as to what I should expect. I am 83 years old, and when my PSA went from its usual 3/4/5 to 10 in February I was recommended...
Hi everyone. I had my prostate removed three weeks ago and the catheter was removed last Thursday. I would like to find out how everyone dealt with the first few days and weeks, trying to cope with the incontinence both physically and mentally. I know...
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