Had MRI & biopsy - local and easy for me. Consultant then called me back to "talk" - hardly a discussion about the weather! Strangely, almost a relief when he said 3+3 Gleason (grade 1). I had researched in advance. I have been very relaxed and not worried...
Hi,got my prostate removed and the lymps also since a month ago.Now can't control my bladder.I also have pain in my anus when sitting .is that normal or something going wrong.I would like also to know of what kind of incontinence pants is recommended...
Just been diagnosed with localised cancer 3+4 T2 NO MO very confused with what treatment to go for. Initial discussion with consultant he talked about surgery or radiotherapy with HT with little mention of Active Surveillance. As I am 63 years old don...
Hi Everyone, My confirmed diagnosis came through on Tuesday. Gleason 7, with 3+4 on the right, 4+3 on the left, T2, N0/MX. My PSA was 8.4; I requested a blood test because of family history, and not because I had any symptoms. I'm 64, and my brother...
Beginning of november 2023 my dad started complaining of severe stomach pain on and off constipation then loss of appetite and we noticed he was losing wait. I took him to the drs at beginning off December he referred him for a blood test and ct scan...
Hi I would just like say hi. I’m living with my OH who was diagnosed with PC in 2018 he had 38 sections of RT. 2 years hormone therapy he had PSA done every 6months then it started to double so when it got to 1.75 consultant wanted to do bone scan and...
Hi All I am Gavin .I have ended treatment for prostate cancer that i did not even know i had. The lengthy radiotherapy treatment seems to have done the trick and results are way beyond expectation. However the reality of it all has finally caught with...
Hello everyone any carers out there ‘struggle’ with partner care- especially with complex add-ons. Bipolar and HRT causes havoc.
Hi Everybody, I have been stalking this group for a couple of months and found the information very helpful. But have decided to introduce myself. I am 63 and had a PSA test end of September which started me down the path that so many of you have...
I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in December. I started hormone therapy on the 22nd December so quite early in really. I'm 56 and am really struggling with anxiety, so bad in fact it is affecting my stomach. To be honest the last few days...
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