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Hi, I'm new to the group, i was diagnosed back in 2021 with Gleason score 3+3 after suffering from a long time oversized prostate, I was put under surveillance with regular PSA checks. i had continuing issues with frequent urination double voiding and...
Hi I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022 had operation followed by radiotherapy my incontinence took me 6 months to get back to 95 percent but Im anxious when I go out with friends for drinks because I find alcohol tends to cause incontinence does...
Hi I'm Joe thanks for letting me join this group I have prostate cancer gleason7 (3+4) psa 18.1 T2 cpg3 pirad 5 left apex transitional zone pirad 4 right apex transitional zone my treatment plan was 20 sessions of radiotherapy plus 6 months ADT but...
Hi Everyone. On the 1 year anniversary of finishing treatment for head and neck cancer, I have recieved the news that my prostate looks suspicious after an mri. Im completed devastated to be possibly facing another journey. Apparently, the image of my...
I feel like I’m going crazy. Im not sure if I’m over reacting. Yesterdays appointment was ridiculous. The nurse spent most of the appointment talking about her hair (my husbands a hairdresser). We were told originally that the lesion was inside the capsule...
Hi All, my husband was diagnosed with stage 4b prostate cancer in January, PSA of 186 and Gleason 9. He’s on triplet therapy and completed chemo in July. His PSA was down to 0.05. He had flu which developed into a chest infection and then pneumonia last...
Hi brian havent been on here for a while just saw your post sending you best wishes and if anyone can do this it’s you keep going I wouldn’t know what to say to you regarding treatment etc your the one who knew it all and helped me but just...
Hi all, I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in December 2022. I was told it was not curable, but manageable. I receive hormone therapy injections every three months and take darolutamide twice daily. I have had chemotherapy and recently radiotherapy...
Hi there, Appreciate any help and advice. Why is there such a shortage of invite in the UK. I have been prescribed this since my radical proctectomy. When I have had it it has worked well for me where as tablets just gave me indigestion and headaches...
I spoke to a nurse on the phone that was a lot more helpful than yesterday. He went through things clearly. lesions on both sides left 24mm, bulging on capsule, biopsy showed suspicious on that area, but not conclusive right 9mm 18 cores taken...
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