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Diagnosed 10 days ago over the phone. Since then finding it hard to concentrate on anything. One of the surprises is that I also developed the reading ability of a three year old! So much information. Does this brain fog lift? Introductions : My name...
im having trouble controlling the waterworks ive had to start using pullup pants, is this common or not
Hi, For some years now I've been home testing for PSA and Free-to-Total PSA Ratio, and recording the results in a health spreadsheet. I've used the testing kit from Lets Get Checked (processed by The Doctors Laboratory), however they've now dropped this...
hi what do the different levels mean i have been told my psa readings are 17, i am waiting for dates for scans and biopsy, i find it hard to understand. the hospital started me on tamsulosin 400mgs to help with the waterworks,im still having bother with...
I have gone ahead with the surgery. It is now almost three weeks since the operation, robotic radical prostatectomy and everything is fine. Despite the warnings and the boxes of pads delivered, I am pleased to say that full urinary control is still in...
I finished my Radiotherapy and hormone therapy in April last year. I also had high dose rate brachytherapy in February last year before my radiotherapy started. I have been doing ok with side effects this past year but still feel a bit tired and my bowel...
On Monday I will be confirming with the hospital that I want the op. I have already started my pelvic exercises. Are there any more tips on how I should prepare for the post op recovery. What pads should I stick up on? Do I need to get a rubber sheet...
Hello. I have been on Bicalutamide on and off since first diaganosed in 2019.P.S.A was then1220.But since March this year I have been on it permanently 50mg. I hade a P.S.A test in march and it was 22.Before that it was 32 so a good result. P.S.A test...
Good morning everyone. This is my first post, so please be gentle with me I was diagnosed with stage one prostate cancer 4 years ago & am under active surveillance at the moment. I had a TURP procedure 18 months ago & have regular PSA blood tests every...
I know we've had a couple of sad threads with the passing of Joeeven and Ulls in the last few days - bless them both. But I just thought I would thank one and all for all your contributions in keeping everyone supported on the Community. The Community...
