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Good morning , this is my beautiful village earlier this morning.....i was up at stupid o clock walking, today is day one of my challenge raising money for Prostate Cancer UK.....I have already smashed my target and well on my way to raising £500 ......
The consultant called us back today. She went to a meeting after we spoke and there were 4 other clinical oncologists present. She said they went through my husbands case in a detail. The conclusion is that his biggest tumour, 24mm is on the anterior...
Have a look in the post for free coupons for 'Always Discreet', Free pack of Pads Free pack of Pants They are not just for women! "If the pad fits!!!" They come in handy, especially as a 'back up!'
My husband has his first clinical oncologist appointment on Monday. He’s decided on radiotherapy. Although we will be asking about brachytherapy and other options during the appointment. We’re still unsure if he will be given ADT, although the urologist...
Has anyone developed soreness on the soles of their feet since taking Olaparib? It’s like skin is too tight on the ball of the foot and the toes are red and sensitive at night.
Hi all, if I could work out how to add something useful to my profile, I would but here is where I am: Age 66, part-time employed with BUPA healthcare (relevant). Gleason 3+4, current PSA 7.2, staging T3b, bone scan completed last week and nothing in...
Husband was diagnosed April 23 and waiting for PSA rates has never been easy. He takes it in his stride but I am a nervous wreck every time. Blood test this morning and nurse rang this afternoon. His PSA remains undetected at less than 0.03 and other...
Just to encourage others, having delivered hundreds of cards to houses encouraging others to hold a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support it only seemed right to have a go at one myself! So with the help of a few others we did just that last...
Hi Thought I would post about my husbands recovery after Robotic Prostectomy .He had the operation to remove his prostate after three years on active surveillance his PSA started to rise rapidly .He had a bone scan and MRI which are both clear of spread...
29th September 2025: clinical oncologist video call. MDT have downgraded it to T2c, which downgraded the CPG4 to a CPG2. The tumour is on the anterior of the prostate. No mention of ADT and I forgot to ask why he hasn’t been given it. Maybe it’s because...
