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Hi, my husband was diagnosed on 14/10 with T3B. He then had a PET scan which was clear thank god. He considered surgery but because of the seminal vesicles involvement the hormone therapy and radiotherapy was the recommended route. He started biculutamide...
I’ve been down the GP’s today about my swollen ankles, legs and feet and immediately had a blood test and booked an ECG for next week, but the clinician asked me to ask my Oncologist, whether cancer or chemotherapy could leave me with my oedema? (podgy...
My husband was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in November 2024 at the agecof 59 - T4 N2 M1, PSA 312. He completed Triplet Therapy in May 2025 and at its lowest his PSA was 4.6. Over the last couple of months his PSA has risen to 26 and he...
Hi, Does anyone know if there is a specific support group for the OHs of men on HT. I am struggling big time with mixed emotions. On the one hand I know I should be grateful that me husband is still alive and being treated (I AM!), but on the other...
Hi . I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with a PAS of 74 and Gleason score 9. Originally being operated on but now it has press slightly to the lower levels of my pelvis so hormone tablets, then injections followed by radiotherapy. My doctor says 50% curable...
After 2 years, I finally took my last dose of Abiraterone yesterday. I was taking prednisolone 5mg with the Abiraterone, so now I need to be tapered of that. After seeing an endocrinologist, they've decided that rather than reducing the dose of prednisolone...
DH has just had a telephone appointment with a GP to chase up the Decapeptyl injection that Oncology expected him to have last week, having instructed the surgery on 27 October. He has been asked whether, if they can order for him, he is prepared to inject...
Does anyone in the group have prostate cancer that has spread to the hip and spine ? My dads been diagnosed and I’m finding things really hard at the moment as he has been to I’ll go attend his ct scan and biopsy and I’m really worried , I have had gp...
Hello Everyone, I just learned today that some medications lower PSA levels. I happen to take two - a statin and Metformin. So where I was borderline, I am now in the danger zone.. Taking this into account, my future is grim. I hope I can last...
Been waiting for a date for robot prostatectomy following referral 28.07.2025. Stage 2 PC but with cribriform architecture hence the need for surgery. Was called at 4pm yesterday and put on standby for a cancellation today. After a hectic and highly...
