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My partner has started getting quite nasty sciatica-type pain, as well as leg twitching - it seems as though the twitching then sets off the pain. He has mets in his bones, and we're assuming it's the pelvis that's pressing on a nerve - he had a spinal...
As many of you will know I have a melt down whenever hubby is waiting for test results. I know we need to get used to it and I really tried to not post about it this time but everything is going round and round in my brain and I can't seem to stop it...
Hi, Two months in from my first Pros-tap injection , it seems to be working but lately some problems with Hot Flushes. How do others cope with this? As I’m reluctant to gain weight ( I’m 71 Kg) i try to walk 10k steps a day and to cycle 16 to 20 miles...
So, my husband finished HT in May 2024. His PSA readings since have been July 24. .0.04 Oct 24. O.21 Feb 25 0.27 Aug 25 0.22 Feb 26 0.26 July 26 0.36 So, 3 consecutive rises but still below treatment level we were told would be 2.0. He has...
Hi, I had to have a catheter fitted shortly before I was diagnosed, obviously due to my urinary issues. My oncologist is arranging for me to go into hospital for the day in a couple of weeks with the aim of it being removed permanently. Just wondering...
Just on holiday in Spain (been here 9 days). Hot flushes have been extreme in this heat but now have a rash under my left armpit with little hair left. Could this be related to the radiotherapy, but that finished mid April. The hot flushes do generate...
Morning,I understand everyone is different but is 5 and a half weeks to early to have first PSA test done after prostatectomy? Husband was booked to have blood test done end of next week but was at drs for a different reason yesterday and mentioned he...
Hi, my hubby is a 65 year old male, slim and fit, he gyms, walks and kayaks every day and his results are as follows: T3a N0, M0 GLEESON 7 (4+3) GG3 Cribriform pattern present PSA 8.91 CPG4 Surgeon unable to remove his prostate (which he didn't want...
Morning everyone had my phone call for results threw me out a bit a day early no warning my gleeson was 3+3 noe 3.4 psa 2.95 so dropping there is cancer on right side now but said just stay as I am on active surveillance no treatment bit confused
Hello everybody i wanted to share my father’s journey because I don’t know what to expect. He’s never been ill and I’ve never known him to go to the doctor, so I just want some real perspective here. a year ago my mother essentially called an ambulance...
