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I went to my doctor last year to renew my cholesterol and blood pressure medication. I asked my doctor for a PSA test, after Sir Chris Hoy being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. My doctor asked a few questions and agreed to a PSA test, which came back with...
This week I celebrate 3 years in Biochemical Remission. My PSA last week was 0.17 It had started to creep up, nothing to worry about but now it's down to 0.17. So a big WOO-HOO (courtesy of Homer Simpson). Many thanks to everyone in the Prostate Forum...
The progression from diagnosis to actual operation was a very quick process with only a small delay while some erroneous Scan results were Investigated. The level of support I received from the hospital that carried out the investigations and came up...
Hi everyone, I'm new here and looking for advice on how people come to the decision between surgery and EBRT. I have had Chemo twice in the past, 15 years ago foe NHL and 12 months ago for CLL and tolerated the treatment well both times but in both...
Hi I don’t no if anyone can help me but my partner has been diagnosed with pc and we currently receive universal credit I’ve read on citizens advice that you can automatically get the extra money for disability if u are going to receive or receive radiation...
Wondering if any of you have had problems with the above. Has anyone tried herbal remedies. What ones and do they help. Really worried about my husband as it’s getting him down pots
A Huge thank you to all those that took the time to respond. It’s day 5 today and I’m in a better place than yesterday and I will put that down to those who care enough to share their experiences. I know it is probably going to be a roller coaster of...
In about 2020, I was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the prostate and the only symptoms were a bit of blood. Initially, they did a urine test and said it was all clear - probably just an infection and no further action needed. Several months later, same...
triple therapy 10 months in, I had a large monkeys bum on the back of my head for years. Now it’s gone and been replaced by thick curly hair. anyone else experienced this ?
Hi there, it's Tom here. Well I don't know how to start but I will try. On November 17th last year I was at work when I suddenly felt unwell, I felt hot then cold clammy and needed the loo ASAP, on going for a pee I felt as though I had a urinary infection...
