Hi all Had my diagnosis confirmed on Monday, luckily it is the least aggressive type of prostate cancer so it's a strange feeling at present especially as a nurse who's worked on the other side of the fence. I'll probably think of lots of questions...
Hi. Just found this group so hello to everyone. Been diagnosed with prostate cancer so now awaiting operation due in August. Been told it’s within the prostate so should be able to get rid of it. Bit worried about ED as only 60. Read some interesting...
Hi there, I've just joined the group as my brother has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and I'm reaching out for support. I lost both my dad and grandparents to cancer and it feels like history repeating itself all over again. He is only...
Hi, I’m new here, looking for post treatment advice or help on getting travel insurance. I need a holiday!!
Just found out recently I have T3a prostate cancer have started hormone therapy today will be seeing the urologist soon to arrange radiotherapy treatment have very little idea of what to expect any information would be good
Has anyone had chemo for metastatic prostate cancer. It's a question I will be asking at my MDT meeting next Thursday. The reason I ask, is as previously mentioned, my 23year old has been in 50/50 remission with B-cell Hodgkins Lymphoma but it has...
I am about to start brachytherapy treatment next Tuesday 16th, with follow up of 15 sessions of external beam radiation. Has anyone here had this treatment?
Hi everyone, My name is Del, diagnosed in February, after asking for a blood test, much to the surprise of the doctor, never had one in 66 years ,no symptoms at all, saw consultant had a biopsy, that has to be the single worst thing ever, hurt like...
Hi everyone. 4 weeks ago, I was peeing blood. Went to GP and given antibiotics. It cleared up within 2 weeks and was referred to urology. At the same time, i suffered a serious chest infection that hospitalised me for 6 days so urology was put on...
Hi everyone, I'm new to the group, and after reading many of the personal experiences of others I feel somewhat humbled to make my own first post. Following a friend's diagnosis of stage 4 prostate cancer I decided to ask my GP for PSA tests. They came...
