Hi this is the first time I've used this forum, I've been through all the tests last January out of 18 biopsies one came back as cancerous, the oncologist gave me the options of operation,radio therapy or do nothing just take a PTS blood test every six...
Unfortunately my first Radiotherapy session to day was not completed as I was tensing up on the bed due to my back pains very disappointing! Try again tomorrow with more pain relief not sure how that will go?
Hi everyone, My name is actually Alison, my husband John being the one who has started on his prostate journey with myself in the sidecar. As he just isn't an internet person I'm hoping I can tempt him to sign up for himself after seeing how much amazing...
Hi everyone, just found this forum so I thought I’d share my journey so far. Back in January this year I saw my GP with blood in my urine this led to rapid access to Urology and being investigated for possible bladder cancer. Cystoscopy was clear and...
Just joined, thank you, my father has stage 4 prostate cancer which is spreading into his spine, he’s 90….. just struggling as we are caring at home. Any tips for the 14 wee get ups a night?? Not sure we are ready for catheter yet….. interested...
Hi there, I’m Tony, and I’m new to the forum. I’m worried about my psa levels. My GP phoned today and said the levels were extremely high and combined with the dre test, he was very concerned. He referred me as red flag to my local hospital, but...
My partner is 68, diagnosed in July 2023 ~ Gleason 4 + 5: T3b: M1. PSA 30. Bone scan revealed multiple abnormalities involving the 6th rib, right iliac crest acetabulum and ischium together with the right femoral neck. Originally on monthly Degarelix...
Hi everyone. I just want to thank everyone for the fantastic support and guidance in the last few days. I pushed my GP and have a hospital appointment next Thursday. My PSA level was 77. I’m overwhelmed by the concern and support on this forum, and I...
Hi, thought I’d say hello. I was diagnosed last week with prostate cancer. I have three scans starting on Wednesday with an MRI scan. My PSA was really high when my local doctors took a blood test which I didn’t really know what it meant. I’ve been...
Hi All, I choose to write this post in the New here section as this is where people need the most help. Immediately after diagnosis. 16th November 2023, Thursday. The weather was good, when there is no blowing wind in Brighton and the sun is out it...
