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Hello, I just read that PC increases Ferritin levels. Has anyone else heard of this? I haven't seen anyone discuss here. Just wondering how important it is...
Good morning, it was brought to my attention recently that some cancer patients have a named nurse, is this common practice? and if so, how do I get a named nurse? many thanks
My husband was diagnosed 10years ago with a PSA reading of 1680.Its now less than 1 but he’s having pains in back, neck and arm. What happens to the cancer already detected in his bones even though he’s supposed to be in remission?
Hi all, Brief recap: Diagnosed Feb '25 - Gleason 8, PSA 35. Radical prostatectomy with Lymph Node removal Jul '25. Upgraded to Gleason 9 post op. Lymph nodes all clear. PSA 4.3 at initial review meeting, suspected metastatic spread. 2nd PET scan...
Hello Everyone, Have my urologist visit tomorrow morning. Just wanted to ask how long does it take get the MRI and biopsy results back? Spain is probably different than the UK.... Probably this would help me gauge what would be the timeline ......
Hey guys, Just checking this site out. Most others I have tried fell flat or in the case of FB were just too crazy. So just finished radiation and am on hormone treatment - about a pain - first Post PSA test next week ..:) For those who have been...
Hi, I'm new on here and need some thought on my situation .. 2 years ago I had a PSA test which was slightly raised I was referred to urology and has an MRI which scored PI-RADS 2 .. I did mention a weak flow and ED problems, my flow test showed...
Hi everyone any advise please my brother who is doing really well if you read my earlier posts is really suffering with very bad hot flushes constantly he has spoken to his cancer nurse and she has prescribed Cryproterone . hrs worried about some...
Evening all After being on a/s for over 3 years my latest psa has gone up to 11.1 Out of the 14 psa tests I’ve had they have fluctuated between 6.24 and 10 the 3 from this year have been 8.8 7.5 and now the last one 11.1. The consultant told me it...
Went to the urologist this morning. Performed an ultrasound in the office. Everything looked normal, but I have a very large prostate. I have a MRI - Nov 24th (Updated).
