Hi,new here. Diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 days ago. Had an injection in my stomach and given 2 week course of tablets. Next is a MRI scan next week to see if it has spread into bones. All very scary stuff. Any advice going forward?
Hi I’m Ian I’m new to this group, I’ve had prostate cancer since 2016 , had it removed. Been fine up until July 24 . But now my psa is rising fast so I’m down to start chemo in the next couple of weeks
Hello all, recently joined at 3am as going through the process of seeing if I have PC. I'm 49 years old and live in West Sussex. My father had Prostate Cancer in late 50's and had a Prostatectomy and my grandfather died with, rather than of Prostate...
Hi I’m a newbie. I had RALP in August 2024. About to start radiotherapy for prostate floor and associated lymph nodes. Happy to share my experiences and equally pleased to hear from anyone with thoughts and insights on my upcoming treatment. Thanks
I’m interested in radiotherapy and hormone therapy as I have prostate cancer I’m 70 years of age waiting for oncologist to get in touch with me but I’m worried about thinning of the bone. Could anybody help please in this regard? Many thanks
Hi I'm post prostatectomy (10weeks) PSA undetectable but pathology found the nodes removed positive for cancer. I'm classified as N1 but I'm told I now have to wait months and retest PSA before they'll do any PET scan?
Hi all I was recently diagnosed in Dec 2025. I had a biopsy on the 18th Dec, & had the results by the 30th. Yesterday, 9th Jan. I had a face to face with a doctor, who then explained duty of candour. Turns out that I was taken off the watch list for...
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I am retired person of 70 years of age retired engineer construction been offered either Surgery or radiotherapy/Homeotherapy Although I have read the fact sheets, I still don’t know what to consider...
Hi, I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer for sometime now and have been monitoring it for the last 10 years plus. I have now decided to have Radiotherapy. I have had the first hormone injection and finished the pills due to have the second injection...
Hello - My name is Martin. I am 81 years old. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2024. I have been on LHRH injections and hormone therapy tablets until recently. The tablets are now stopped because they aren't working anymore. The cancer has...
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