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I again friends, as you know I moved my treatment from the netherlands to Leuven in Belgium, after my first appointment I went back two weeks ago for a new pet scan ,to check how things develop, results came and it's confirmed everything in prostate and...
I have recently been diagnosed with 2TCN0M0 prostate cancer, I met the surgeon yesterday who outlined three of the choices that I am sure many in a similar situation to me have faced, active surveillance, radiotherapy or surgery. I will meet the oncologist...
Hi everyone, would anyone know if there is a connection between prostate cancer and type two diabetes, I am 6 months post radiotherapy and I have type two diabetes my blood sugar levels have risen to 68 from 55 also blood pressure on the high side any...
Good morning! I have a meeting with my consultant for my biopsy results tomorrow and I'm feeling very scared. Is there any advice or prep that a kind soul might share for this initial meeting? (Both in terms of staying calm and what to expect?). ...
Hi, I was diagnosed with stage 3b prostate cancer after a biopsy on christmas eve. It is now 11 weeks and there is still disconfort in the area , especially if I have to drive orsit for long periods. Is this a normal problem? Or should the disconfort...
Just wanted to update the Community with some more positive news which may help others on their personal journey. Background: I was diagnosed with PC January 17th 2024 Gleason 9 T3a N0 M0 - click on my profile for more about my personal experiences...
Hi everyone, I have to say, my recovery hasn't actually gone 'to plan'. At present, my PSA is at 0.01, so all on the cancer front is good. BUT I'm still having horrific 'hot flashes', averaging over 16 per day (nearly 7 per night) and I've got absolutely...
Does anyone have advice on how to deal with the dreadful fatigue that my 89 year old father is experiencing at the moment, my mum is finding it increasingly difficult to cope with. He is sleeping for a lot of the day then is awake at night, he then disturbs...
Hello everyone, This site has been invaluable for information and positivity since my Dad was recently diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer, which includes bone mets. He went into full bladder retention and needed catheterisation. After a period...
Two weeks after catheter removal no control over bladder what so ever. When does this get any better. Peeing with every step and it's really getting me down. I did the pelvic floor exercises for 6 weeks prior to the op and regularly since but no improvement...
