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I was diagnosed with prostate cancer,PSA 5.5 & Gleason score 3+3 in January 2020 (upgraded to 3+4 in 2022) put on active surveillance until 2021, during which time I underwent 2 biopsies - 1TRUS biopsy in January2021 & Interval precision point biopsy...
Can this procedure be offered to someone diagnosed with PC to alleviate some symptoms or is it purely used for those with benign enlarged Prostate conditions.
I had a radical prostatectomy on 7th July, my PSA level had only dropped to 4.5 when I had the follow up appointment with the surgeon. Initially he suggested waiting 4 weeks and testing again, but that was cancelled and I was called in sooner. (I knew...
Hello, I’ve been on HT for a few months now and preparing for RT in near future but have not been given exact dates yet. Through my research - I’ve read about inserting a gel spacer between prostate and rectum wall as part of radiotherapy treatment...
I had a transurethral resection of my uninvited guest a week ago. Over this week, peeing has become very frequent, very urgent and very uncomfortable. Flow and quantity are now both poor. i was discharged from hospital only after I had had three pees...
Hello. I was diagnosed with Gleason 3+4 prostate cancer has has an RP in 10-2024. My 3 months PSA s are as follows: .13, .04, .07 then .67. Does this make sense to anyone? Thank you!!
Hi all. I was diagnosed in march, had op Aug 20 and since been doing well. I am dry from day one post TWOC I have an app oct 30 to discuss the results from the op. I was Gleason 3+4 Less 10% pattern 4 psa 22 The odd thing is, I would have snapped their...
I don’t remember much about my initial diagnosis, but I do recall the words palliative care being used and my mind almost exploding with horrible thoughts. Totally consumed with the death sentence, my wife and I went around like zombies for a few weeks...
Hi everyone best wishes to you all. Firstly thanks to all who post on this forum it’s a great comfort and help especially when like me your scared and confused when you first hear you have prostate cancer. Im doing well and still on active surveillance...
hello friends, I am on ADT since October 2024. I am seeing that i am losing muscles and my visceral fat is increasing. I do maintain a high protein low fat diet. Recently I have started gym and am into weight training as recommended by my docgtor...
