Hello all, Thanks to you all for contributing to such a positive forum. I’ve found it very reassuring in the last few hours and it prompted me to join and post. I’d be grateful for some advice. I’m entirely new to this, though not to navigating cancer...
Context, m63, reasonably fit and active, 2 months ago diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread locally to lymph nodes, all biopsies and scans taken, nothing detected elsewhere, had usual hormone treatment, starter pills and jab in the arse about...
Hi everyone Im new here and wanted to share my story. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 years ago, and currently I am cancer free. I chose to have radiotherapy instead of the operation. Lately my symptoms seem to be getting worse, i am never...
Hi all, New to site, diagnosed with prostate cancer October 2020, with a gleason score of 4+5=9 which had spread to lymph glands. Had prostatectomy in November same year then course of radio therapy July 2021. I was given all clear in October 2021 and...
What are the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy treatment and how long does it last
Hello everyone, I joined this post to research what my husband is going through hoping to learn all I can. My husband had the P.E.T procedure 5 days days ago. We just waiting patiently about the results. He know he has prostate cancer. The dr did biopsy...
Hi just reaching out as in the early stages of a diagnosis. its very scary and unknown as never been here before…. Would really appreciate any advice or support. thank you x
I had prostate cancer surgery on 25 July and had a Prostatectomy so far all's well. I'm doing my squeeze exercises 5 times a day but still going through about 6 nappies a day, just wondering if anyone can help and how long is it till things get better...
A recent blood test showed a PSA of 133, my GP referred me to the Hospital where two days ago the Urologist said there was a high chance of advanced PC. I have been prescribed Bicalutamide and Zoladex. He is trying to arrange a bioppsy in two weeks. For...
Hi All I was wondering if anyone could give me a bit of insight into what to expect when I meet the consultant this week to get my biopsy results. Im 47, PAS 3.25 (which I don't think is overly bad), suspected stone detected on ultrasound, nothing...
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