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I had a phone call of my dads consultant today saying that he will be sat waiting for my dads mri results at his end and if he isn’t happy with them or thinks dad is having spinal compression then he will be admitted to hospital , im caring for him...
Since my diagnosis with a prostate cancer with the added complications of ductal carcinoma, I have made radical improvements to my diet and have had a high intake of antioxidants (like vitamin C and E, for example) to help my body naturally heal. I really...
Hello everyone it’s me again . I’ve just looked on the HS App and found an appointment for this Thursday at the urology department to discuss the biopsy findings and treatment plan. i spoke to the nurse yesterday, before an appointment was made, and...
Hi I’m 51 and found myself on the cancer pathway following a raised PSA over two tests. PIRADS 5 on MRI and first biopsy had 2 areas deemed suspicious mutations across 12 samples, template biopsy then done under general with 39 samples & been to hospital...
Hi I have developed a rash on my neck during after I have started Chemotherapy has anyone else experienced this during the start of Chemotherapy, my specialist nurse has prescribed some cream and is very supportive.
Hi all, It's been a busy weekend on the PC front: Post Chemo bloods done on Friday. Weened off, and last Prednisolone Steroid tablet (alongside Docetaxel Chemo) Saturday. Restaging CT Scan with contrast yesterday. And third 3 monthly Prostap...
So far my only treatment has been with Prostap and Apalutamide but this may change in the near future My main discomfort is an ache or pain in the rectum when walking and sitting.All other possibilities have been ruled out such as haemorrhoids,fissures...
We got a phone call to say that my husband’s biopsy results hadn’t come back so they had to cancel his appointment. Not their fault but it’s another anxious wait and we really hoped he’d start with his treatment. it’s 64 days now since referral. I hope...
Good evening all, I’ve just completed my diagnostic journey (summary details in profile) and feel so much better for coming to the end of it. The last hurdle was a PSMA PET scan which I didn’t quite manage to clear as low volume spread to lymph nodes...
Just had my PSA result 10 weeks after my 20 sessions of RT, Consultant states that I am doing "extremely well" on Abiraterone "PSA Undetectable", I know the drugs are suppressing it, but it makes me feel good. Merry Christmas.
