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I’ve had most if the possible side effects from HT, which started 18 months ago) - fatigue, weight gain, muscle loss, ED and hot flushes. I’m coping well but the worst thing for me is the hot flushes. I can get them 5 or 6 times every night and, of course...
Hello. I’m new to this group and I hope someone can help. My husband had his prostate removed 2 weeks ago and already there is a distance between us. I’m not sure he should have had surgery and we should have looked into the alternative as this surgery...
Hi, I’m new here. Diagnosed with locally advanced prostate cancer. I am awaiting a date for my surgery, but have just had a letter from my Urology consultant asking me to attend for a CT Thorax scan. A quick Google search doesn’t give any obvious reason...
Since my competition of treatment I keep getting really itchy patches mainly round my ankles, a few on leg and arm, With treatment they clear up, but days later they are back and even worse, keep me awake at night. Just come from Doctors now with a new...
Hi all had my 3 monthly injection yesterday and I've felt really rubbish today I'm breathless and have to keep taking deep breaths,has anyone else experienced this ?
My husband PSA 12 and PIRAD 4 recently had a biopsy and we’re still waiting for the results. We had a letter from the urologist for an appointment for a bladder ultrasound and flow test. I was wondering if he is likely to receive the results for the biopsy...
Hi! I know most of us enjoy positive and happy news. So yesterday 8 July 2025 my 15 month PSA result after final radiation came in at < 0.10 again. That’s considered undetectable for us in Sweden. My Testosterone came in as well and still < 0.4. ...
Hi My husband is on hormones, along with chemo, for advanced prostate cancer. The hormones are making him so irritable and quick to anger. I am trying to be understanding and supportive but he is so hard to live with and it is really getting me down...
Good morning. Can anyone give some insight into what psa level would trigger recommendation for Salvage radiation treatment. Some sources say nothing is done till 0.2 others mention much lower thresholds. Confused. Thank you all
Hi everyone, Just thought I should share my personal prostate journey with you all which may be similar to others going through dealing with this devilish disease. I was diagnosed back in 2017 after visiting my GP since I was having urinary problems in...
