Hello I was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. 2 lesions 1 Gleason 6 3&3 and one Gleason 7 3&4 16 cores taken 4 came back cancerous. Confined to prostate. I’m not sure in which direction to go next. I’ve been offered two routes active surveillance...
Hi ,I had prostate surgery two and half weeks ago,and had Cathipter removed just over a week ago.My wife and I are keen to address ED issues quickly,I have physio and meeting with urology nurses as follow ups to help and discuss,but interested to find...
Following a recent medical 2wks ago, PSA 8.7 age 52 and have no symptoms so was a complete shock, 2nd further blood test from GP 8.2, MRI scan booked next week
Wow- this platform looks like it's going to be a God-send! Already so much reassurance received from the comments- God bless everyone who's taken the time to comment and support others. My ask for support is to see how some of you are managing all the...
I went to my doctor last year to renew my cholesterol and blood pressure medication. I asked my doctor for a PSA test, after Sir Chris Hoy being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. My doctor asked a few questions and agreed to a PSA test, which came back with...
The progression from diagnosis to actual operation was a very quick process with only a small delay while some erroneous Scan results were Investigated. The level of support I received from the hospital that carried out the investigations and came up...
Hi everyone, I'm new here and looking for advice on how people come to the decision between surgery and EBRT. I have had Chemo twice in the past, 15 years ago foe NHL and 12 months ago for CLL and tolerated the treatment well both times but in both...
A Huge thank you to all those that took the time to respond. It’s day 5 today and I’m in a better place than yesterday and I will put that down to those who care enough to share their experiences. I know it is probably going to be a roller coaster of...
Hi there, it's Tom here. Well I don't know how to start but I will try. On November 17th last year I was at work when I suddenly felt unwell, I felt hot then cold clammy and needed the loo ASAP, on going for a pee I felt as though I had a urinary infection...
Hi my name is clark , 52 and I got diagnosed with prostate cancer on 7th January 25. It's stage 1 T2 N0 Mx , gleason score 3 +3 (6) . I have narrowed my treatment down to external radiotherapy or surgery but worried if I get radio , it may come back then...
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