Hello, I've just found this forum, having recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I'm a 65 year old man and I feel well, but i'm anxious about treatment options. I've chosen active surveillance for the moment. It's good to know that I can be part...
Hi first post for me this! I’ve had low grade prostate cancer for 12 months now. I’m on A/S and all seems good. Trouble is I’m a worrier and as soon as I get an ache or pain whether in stomach, underarm or groin lack of appetite....I suppose the usual...
Husband diagnosed in early April, terminal but treatable (hopefully) Started chemotherapy last week for 6 rounds and on 2 HT tablets as well as injections every 3 months , I'm to frightened to ask for prognosis as the urologist said 1/2 years or 10...
Hi all, im 57 years old and I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, low PSA score of 3.8 Gleason 7 (3+4) at stage 2c & my op has been arranged for about 8 weeks time. I used to be a bit of a gym bunny but I now find myself a bit on the heavy...
Hello all was diagnosed last week about to start Hormone treatment and radio therapy, I had a brain aneurysm 16 years ago so unable to have an mri scan,what is the difference between mri and a ct scan ,sorry was diagnosed with prostrate cancer
Morning, sitting here with a weekend off from Radiotherapy (11/20), really struggling with the water loading before therapy! I thought the biopsy was the hard bit, (character building or what) but I sit there day after day watching my fellow patients...
Husband has prostate cancer but not enough options given so looking for NHS SBRT to see if it is an option
Hi, my dad who is 63 was diagnosed with prostate cancer in feb. He’s undergone a lot of scans and last week we met with his consultant who told us he has stage 4 prostate cancer. Back in Feb his psa score was 22 (it hasn’t been tested again since) and...
Hello, my husband has advanced metastatic prostate cancer. Unfortunately it was missed in the pandemic when they thought he had 2 urine infections, He was on Enzulutamide which stopped working last year. Because of the location of certain tumours, he...
My husband has been given the option of going on Zytega to supplement his hormone implants.. Has anyone been on this and experienced side effects?
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007