Hi, I’m new as a contributor to the forum, though I have looked at some of the postings before. I had a Prostate cancer diagnosis about 3 months ago, and I’ve been through a wide range of emotions and doubts. My case has been almost all NHS so far,...
My husband's memory and ability to process what is being said is affected at times. Has anyone else had similar problems?
Hello all, my forum name is Fintry Bay ( a lovely bay in Scotland ), male, 72 years young and until beginning of last December only time in hospital to visit friends or family, so i consider myself blessed healthwise. Beginning of December due to considerable...
Hi all Just had the letter from my oncologist. Psa as stated 33.8 Plan.repeat ct and bone scan. Bicalutomide now started.If metastatic disease evidenced on imaging switching to LHRH Analogues and consider all available funded therapies.Also considering...
Hi! I am having issues following successful High Beam radiotherapy for advanced prostate cancer. My problems are, excessive need to pee (4 -5 times per night), urgency to pee and empty my bowels bordering on incontinence at times and a severe burning...
17 Months post RALP. Stats were T3a NO MX, G- 4+5, PSA 9. Clear margins. My PSA 4.5 months post op was 0.1 and a month ago was 0.2. I have had total faith and admiration with my medical team and I have just gone with the flow of their recommendations...
I feel a lot more settled today, now that I have been allocated to a treatment pathway, albeit 4 to 6 weeks away. It is, however, still quicker than if I were to also receive HT. I opted out of HT and I will receive Ultra Hypofractionated RT. This is...
I've been waiting nearly 14 months now for flexible sigmoscopy .I had a dre recently before trying it with a local anaesthetic....we had to stop and schedule a procedure under full anaesthetic. The Dr informed me my prostate was hard is this how it should...
I thought I would drop you a line with regards to my friend and how can I continue to support him. I put my life on hold and temporarily relocated from London to Wales to look after/support my friend who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Unfortunately...
I am 74 and just had my biopsy report - Gleason score 7 I have been offered treatment of radio therepy or prostate removal. I do not know enough about either treatment to make a decision. If any of you kind Gentlemen would be good enough to tell me which...
