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I've have just started taking Bicalutamide and was wondering if and when the side effects might kick in. Obviously the weight gain and Boob enlargement if it happens will take time but more thinking about the immediate side effects, would appreciate you...
I am 60 years old and diagnosed last week. My initial PSA was 23.3 and I was obviously referred to Urology. My MRI returned a prostate volume of 68mls and a PSA density of 0.34. A 3cm lesion crossing the mid line in the transition zone causing a mild...
Evening all , so my dad and sister went to see his cancer consultant today and results of pet scan…the cancer has spread to his lymph nodes in the prostate area. And will need radiotherapy mon-Fri for 4-7 weeks. They also found a significant tumour in...
Dads had another motivated day and ate 3 meals even wanted a Chinese for tea , I honestly don’t no we’re this has come from but I’m loving seeing this change in him ! It’s really odd things have suddenly changed since the other night he had a massive...
Was diagnosed 3+4 Gleason score last Monday. Initially though I should just have prostrate removed but have been encouraged to speak with an Oncologist . Dreading the next few weeks and my mental health is going haywire . Have a feeling in left shoulder...
Hello Everyone I would just like to congratulate Derek ( excavator) on completing his Community Champion training and joining the "Champs Team" here on the Community. I am sure you will all join me in wishing him well in his role as a volunteer here...
Hello group members I'm Del 64 in Scotland and diagnosed in July 2025. Tumours containing cribriform early diagnosis given option of radiotherapy or surgery. Opted for RALP which, despite cancellation delays, went ahead 4th Nov but was required to be...
Hi I have recently see the surgeon who advised me that I would have to lose 15 off my BMI and that radiotherapy would be the better option. I then spoke with the oncologist who said I should try and lose the weight and go for surgery.He said I would...
Hi all, I have my biopsy tomorrow afternoon. I have a PI RADS of 4, so I'm prepared for the worst with the results, but hoping for good news. My question is, do you think it would be ok to take Morphine before the biopsy to help get me through it...
This is my first time in writing on this forum,so please bear with me..My hubby is 73 years young.. was diagnosed with Prostate cancer in 2020 had hormone injections and radiotherapy and treatment went well..But alas!! In July25 cancer has returned now...
