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Has anyone taken Cialis/Tadalafil? If so, how did you get on, and did you have side effects? I ask because I am beginning to experience reduced flow due to RT, and may require medication as my RT progresses. I am receiving a higher dose per fraction...
My husband (63) was diagnosed in June with metastatic prostate cancer (neuroendocrine) which has spread to lymph nodes and bones (femurs, ribs, pelvis and part in his scalp). He has finished 3 platinum chemo sessions (carboplatin and etoposide) 4th is...
A recent blood test showed a PSA of 133, my GP referred me to the Hospital where two days ago the Urologist said there was a high chance of advanced PC. I have been prescribed Bicalutamide and Zoladex. He is trying to arrange a bioppsy in two weeks. For...
I am having to take Prednisolone alongside Provera. Unfortunately, the steroids have caused my skin to thin. My arms are most at risk of injury and have skin damaged at the slightest touch. Has anyone else had this issue? If so have any creams or medication...
Hi all I’d value your help to help me make my treatment decision as I just can’t decide! my osa was 4.6, Gleason 3/4 ( 30% 4 ) , with suspected ECE and original t2 to be treated as early t3A to be safe. option 1 - SBRT MRI linac plus Bicudamide...
Hi All I was wondering if anyone could give me a bit of insight into what to expect when I meet the consultant this week to get my biopsy results. Im 47, PAS 3.25 (which I don't think is overly bad), suspected stone detected on ultrasound, nothing...
I am reaching out as despite hormone treatment and Darelutamide plus 6 sessions of chemo which he was tolerating and responding to really well - still working full time in physical job at 66 - back in June he started to lose weight and became fatigued...
57 year old, being monitored after diagnosis of prostrate cancer 8 weeks ago. Life is still normal, feel fine and mentally good (if ever that was the case) Still working and need to lose 3 stone, 2 stone has gone and no "dirty food" has been consumed...
Hi all finished my 20 sessions of radiotherapy two and a half weeks ago. Had lot of problems with my bowels bleeding mucus etc. I was given prednisone rectal foam. After 10 days on this as instructed things were looking up. early this morning I woke...
Hi With the hot flushes which are extreme I am getting pressure all over my chest area similar to the effect of blood pressure machine starting on arm ,when this pressure on chest stops the sweating starts .anyone else experience this ?
