After being clear for five years I have been diagnosed with bone mets
Hi all, I am new here & not really used to sing forums like this. I'm 63, diagnosed with prostate cancer in September this year - T3a/N1/M0, PSA 55. I had initial issues with my GP causing me major stress as I'm sure everyone here understands- particularly...
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17 June 2024, I had Zoladex 10.8mg inplanted by subcutaneous injection which is meant to last for 3 months (till the end of August 2024). I cannot believe the weight gain that has ensued! Is this for real??! I was a county Club Tennis player for 20...
Hi everyone, Well this is my first post, having been reading all your blogs over the period since the start of my diagnosis journey. I’m shortly 66, reasonably fit and active, was by chance during a GP visit he gave me a “routine DRE” , that was early...
HI my name is Mal CG,First post After PSA test of 31 at February and MRI two weeks later I met with consultant ,who confirmed PC, He then over next three plus months had bone scan ,biopsy and pet scan done ,during this time I was told by letter twice...
Hi, I’m new to the group which I’ve been following for the last week or so. Here goes, Im 55yrs old ’ve had a bad back since this April's so went to the Doctors conducted an examination and a full blood count plus psa. All the bloods came back normal...
Hi, my name is James and I’m just starting out on this journey. I’d be having some symptoms of PC for many months and thought that at 57 I was growing old, Getting up in the night to pee, flow problems etc. I finally saw my doctor in May who examined...
I appreciate the time taken by those who have responded to my posts in the past. I am looking to see if my current experiences are comparible with yours (if you have undergone Hormone Therapy in preparation for Radio Therapy) - or if I am unique in my...
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