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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...
Roughly how long after the scan do they start the radiotherapy treatment
Hi my name is clark , 52 and I got diagnosed with prostate cancer on 7th January 25. It's stage 1 T2 N0 Mx , gleason score 3 +3 (6) . I have narrowed my treatment down to external radiotherapy or surgery but worried if I get radio , it may come back then...
Hi there another question . My husband has opened his NHS app tonight and a new bit has appeared it has the date of his biopsy (11th Feb ) the drs name then it says significance : minor . Status :active . That’s all it says . Has anyone had this ? Does...
Hi everyone, My Oncologist wants me to start taking either Abiraterone or Enzalutamide to supplement the Decapeptyl I am currently taking. It is my decision which one to take. Has anyone else had to make this decision and how did it go? Any pearls...
Can someone help me understand my husband MRI report please? How serious is this please His PSA is 4.86 But the MRI report seems indicating high grade cancer and almost entire occupy the prostate?? His biopsy is not until the end of the month! so...
Hi All, apologies if there’s already a post on here but a quick question… My husband has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. His oncologist is discussing triple therapy at the outset to hit it hard which seems to be pretty standard. But would...
Hello, my dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer with spread to his lymph nodes and stomach. His bladder is constantly full but he is still able to urinate (needing to do this frequently) he is experiencing fluctuating pain in his upper left leg...
Admittedly my exercise regime for my pelvic floor has been somewhat delayed as a consequence of a haematoma in my right side caused by an internal bleed. (I'm now almost 4 weeks post surgery) However the pain from that has died down to a level that means...
I reading lots of discussions on here trying to learn lots ,it’s all so helpful , my husband has had biopsy just waiting for results , I think we are going to he on a journey and ive got my head round that thanks to everyone on here . I keep reading about...
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