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My dads been diagnosed with prostate cancer unfortunately and it’s spread to his hip and 3rd vertebrae causing him to be mostly bed bound , he is on pro stap injections aswell so far he’s had urine sample xray 2 lots of prostate bloods results...
I recently watched a presentation from Prostate Cancer UK, which PCUK have now told me I can share with others. The clip is a new clinical trial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FODLVswZUU The presentation starts at 1minute 45secs so skip to there...
Hello I popped up a few weeks ago with a general chat about dad and his prostate cancer Urology rang me today they have his latest results from his ct scan but she said usually they like to give them in person , we no it’s spread to his hip and his...
I’ve started to write a lot in here lately it seems to help me let off some steam as my dads not very well with prostate cancer diagnosis spread to hip and spine I have a question The specialist had a meeting about dad on Wednesday and have since...
Hi, my husband has advanced prostate cancer with metastatic spinal cord compression. He also has lymphoedema which is effecting his legs. He had a review with his consultant on Tuesday. His PSA has raised from 1.5 to 2.7. The consultant said he isn’t...
Hi all, was diagnosed with T3a PC back in July this year. Was told that it's is curable with 6 months of HT then 20 sessions of RT. Ok so now 4 months later my hands and feet joints are swollen and painful. Difficult walking as my left foot is the worst...
Hi, (see bio, living with advanced but under control) I'm a long way down the line, on this (adventure and have been lucky, In my opinion.) ,considering the initial informed opinion. I'm currently on remote monitoring ( 6 monthly blood test and...
Hi, I've just been told that from a PET scan following a removal of my Prostate in August that unfortunately they did not remove all the cancer cells which has meant that they have now spread to my rib and hip. This information was told to me over the...
Hello all Yes I am still about, Trying to get my life back to some order. As you know its not easy,,, but getting there slowly. I have been told that my Heart is now all Ok. As the rehab went ok and the BP went as it should when doing rehab so...
Hi, I was wondering if anyone in the Verwood/Ringwood area of Dorset could suggest or recommend any groups I could join to fill my day now that I find myself alone after a relationship breakdown, I’m reasonably mobile and can drive 20 or 30 mins from...
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