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Hello, Since my diagnosis I haven’t been near my bike and I don’t know if I will until after radiation. I cycled a lot before. I might be over worrying, but I want to give myself the best chance of a cure. But has anyone tried the prostate-friendly...
Hello can anyone suggest anything to help my dad with his energy levels , he’s been fine upto the last few days he’s on hormone treatment for prostrate cancer and the doctor did say to expect lethargy but he’s wanting to drink Red Bull which Iv strongly...
Millibob Sidsmum Worriedwife Alwayshope and to everyone else: I have just heard from Ulls' wife that Ulls passed away on Tuesday 6th May at 6:50am. He passed away comfortably in a Hospice. I have known Ulls since I was diagnosed nearly 4 years ago...
My dad has received a letter from the hospital today (Saturday of a Bank Holiday Weekend) which has created so much worry and more questions that we cannot get an answer to until after the bank holiday. He suffered a UTI and was catheterised eight weeks...
Hi I thought that my problems with my health after Radiotherapy was down to the hormone injections, getting dizzy spells, stumbling, slurring my speech and extreme lethargy, falling asleep all the time. I was told that this could be expected in some...
Hi guys earlier today I have brief excruciating pain in my prostate area and penis it also went into my bottom was a bit scary to be honest has anyone had anything similar. Thanks
Some years ago I had HIFU for cancer in one lobe of my prostate gland. It was successful, initially, but my PSA level rose later. I then had docetaxel followed by hormone therapy for about 6 years and this, too was initially effective but my PSA is rising...
Hi all. Thanks to Brian for a good chat last sat. I’m at my first oncologist appointment in Thursday and would like to know peoples experiences of them. How long will I be there, is it the oncologist and a nurse and what will be discussed. I realise it...
Hi all wanted to update you on how Bryan’s getting on so we back from holiday and Bryan’s started his treatment all is good so far had a few side effects and a few hiccups with machines breaking down I’ve updated our profile so feel free to read if u...
My dad has been my rock my whole life. I’ve grown up with him being ill all the time. With having diabetes heart attacks sickness all the time etc. you name it but all of those things I knew everything about and could be there to support my dad and help...
