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Hi got diagnosed on the 22nd July. 4+4 Gleason grade group 4 and T stage 4. I started on HT tablets for a couple of days they then upgraded me to injections. I had 2 together. I been fast tracked to Oncology 19th August to discuss Radiology treatment...
Hi Brian. For some reason I cannot send a private message. I am having my op on wed and I’d just like to thank you for all the help you given me over the last 5 months You advice and calmness ( even though you’ve had your own issues) has helped my journey...
It's been a week now since private messaging on the forum has been temporarily disabled. I found that feature very useful and am disheartened it has been taken down. I've had conversations there which helped me, and I hope I helped others. I was in the...
Hi, early days for me but my mri gave me score of 4 but could still be prostatis, benign something or BPH. psa level is 7. I am 53and No getting up in the night and pee normal levels especially after drinking green tea during day! biopsy next week...
Hi all, I am another newbie in the club that no one want to join. I’ve got my first meeting on Monday with the oncologist with the results of my biopsy and I’d like a bit of advice as to what questions I should be asking. Thanks for any info you can...
Yes, that's right. As we wait for a definitive diagnosis. I asked PALS to intervene. This prompted a call from a specialist nurse. I said that I had spoken to the Macmillan Helpline (what else are you to do when you get a letter out of the blue on a...
Recently diagnosed and in lots of ways very lucky as I have got it early. However I am trying to work through the choices and I think have narrowed down to permanent seed brachytherapy or surgery and take it all out, I think. Completely overwhelmed at...
Hi LH diagnosed in April 2024, stage 4 with mets to bones and one lymph node. He couldn't start triplet therapy because they require steroids so started on Enzalutamide and prostap injections. Praying it stays like this for a long time. Best wishes...
Hi all just a quick question my dad was due to start radiotherapy tomorrow for prostate cancer, every day for 4 weeks . Just recieved a phone call from aintree to say the machines broke is broke and can he start on Friday I understand things...
I am on Arbiritone / Zitiga. I have been on 1000 milligrams per day for last six months. I am finding the side effects of fatigue and breathlessness difficult to deal with. Is anyone else having similar issues?
