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I am due to commence chemo on the 19th June for Advanced PC. 12 sessions every 3 weeks. My nurse has suggested that one of my biggest concerns should be around infection. I work part time in hospitality therefore mixing with different people. Do I have...
Hello All, I had RT in January for a small PC tumour. I still have some troubles with poo. Occassionally blood or mucous makes and appearance.....should I still have this after almost 6 months? Several times per week, I need to go with urgency...
Hi all , 67 yr old , Just had MRI results , goin Monday for the Biopsy , Nervous to say the least.Although procedure explained still anxious. I Read the MRI findings letter sent by my Hospital to GP and me , Im no scientist , . Dont understand most...
This is my first post after the most difficult weeks of my wife's and my life. We're still reeling from the turmoil. This site has been a lifeline, providing information and support when Google searches only amplified our fears. I'm writing in hopes of...
My Dad was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in December 2024. It has spread to his bones (pelvic bone and some spots on his ribs) and he was given a Gleason score of 7 (4+3) after the biopsy. The diagnosis was found after routine blood tests...
Hello all, hope you’re all doing ok. Just an update as I haven’t posted for a while - Shawn had his surgery yesterday, I spoke to him this morning and he sounds good but tired. We’re hoping he will come home today but waiting to find out. I've updated...
Hi everyone my name is Brian and was diagnosed with bladder cancer around a year and a half ago. While having a checkup yesterday they said my prostate was enlarged so they took blood sample to check for cancer. I have been put on contiflo xl 400 micrograms...
Hi all, I've posted in the general but thought I better say hello. 52 and blood test came back with PSA 4.9 Some issues with low white blood cell counts and high liver readings. Doctor has done the digital and says enlarged smooth. I'd say I...
So my OH has downloaded the Sqeezy App and it’s the first time in the midst of this anxious and stressful time that we have actually laughed out loud at each other!!! If we aren’t pulling our stomachs in it’s our buttocks . Have read ‘the knack’ and...
I finished 20 days of RT in March. While sat in the waiting room you look around at other people and I assumed that most of the older men were there for prostate cancer treatment. I noticed that some of the men were given paper cups and asked to drink...
