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Hi i am new to this group. I has a single tumor in my prostate Gleason 4+3 so no watch and wait. I chose to have HIFU treatment (high intensity focal ultrasound) on 1st April. Anybody had this i would like to chat about recovery issues, timelines etc...
New to the forum - just had the phone call with MRI results - told PIRADS 5 & biopsy next - PSA was 6.8 & GP referred due to one part of prostate larger than other. Now totally stressed out thinking this probably means cancer but realise I shouldn't...
Feeling a little melancholy mixed with thankful and optimistic this evening. I just wanted to thank everyone I have connected with here for the support over the last months. This is such a caring and safe space and has kept my head safely on my shoulders...
Hi all Well we finally rang the hospital hoping that they may have a list of those willing to take a cancellation for biopsy cancellation but it was a waste of time. They said the they rarely get cancellations and that if they do they look at the people...
Hi all, First the good news. We have sold our guesthouse at last and will be leaving Morecambe on the 28th July and moving back to Wirral where we came from. Bought a lovely house on a quiet cul de sac. Time to retire for good and see my days out...
Surgery was 6 weeks ago and today was the post op consultation. Was very nervous on the lead up to it. The histology showed that the cancer had advanced more than expected and was close to escaping. It had affected the seminal vesicles, so more T3 than...
My LH completed his 6 cycles of Docetaxyl chemo on Tues. He had the dose reduced to 70% and has coped v well. His psa has come right down from the 4432 in Oct 24 and was 1.63 at blood test pre 5th cycle. With ADT it was down to 7.4 before chemo. Unfortunately...
My hubby’s PC returned as aggressive, Gleason 9, in 2015 and has been controlled by HT until last year when his PSA steadily increased from 0.8 to 85. He recently finished 10 cycles of Docetaxel with monthly Zoladex and last week we got his scan results...
Hi everyone, I posted a few weeks ago when we found out that my partner has metastatic prostate cancer spread to lymph nodes and bones. I received incredible responses and support. I am very thankful for that! We were shocked and a bit devastated by...
Hi Guys, I'm now well over 12 months on from my last Zoladex implant and a couple of months on from an aborted 'testosterone replacement' therapy attempt. Nothing has worked to replace my desire/success at sexual contact with my partner. My 'old man...
