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Hi, As I learnt very quickly in the last few months, testosterone is our archenemy and everyone here is in a battle to keep it low. One of the battle to keep the men here live longer and better life is to keep moving, to be active and to exercise as...
Has anyone had a poor performance or pip during treatment. Oh has been put on performance improvement plan . Has anyone got help with sort of discrimination. He is undergoing treatment hormine therapy has had radiation and needs another operation. Only...
Hi. Just had a letter to say I may have C.R.P.C .Straight to Google.wrong I know,.Different reports say life expectancy is 2-3 years.That has took the wind out of my sails.To be fair it has not been confirmed.Not to me anyway.I suppose at 82,83 next year...
I had a PSA test and the results have come back v high, doc has put me on 2ww and I've been waiting 3 days for a call back from urology. It's a little worrying so how long does it normally take to get a call?
Ok my lovelies . A really easy recipe and you can alter it to suit . I did it as the recipe stated . I then did caramac & cranberry . A Xmas one add spices orange zest & soaked in brandy sultanas ( burn off the alcohol) https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes...
Just a quick question .my OH had his Prostap injection last Monday . Had his RT Tuesday . At the site of the injection he has a lump about 1.5 inches x 3/4 inch ( giving my age away ) not had any problems before . Has the RT affected his Prostap ?
For a few weeks my husband has had a problem with his waterworks and a small amount of discomfort when peeing which the GP suggested was a water infection, prescribed antibiotics but nothing improved so the GP had a digital feel around with nothing discovered...
I've been tearing my hair out since my partner was diagnosed on 25th Nov, he saw the surgeon on 5th Dec but really doesn't want that path. Been told oncologist appt not until Feb at the earliest, bone scans done weds. I complained to Pals on Tues by phone...
Hi, new member. Now approaching the end of my 20 Radiotherapy sessions. Told that the next check is 6 months psa. This familiar to anyone? Side effect is urgency to pee, very frequently, now awake 2-3 times per night. Told that this will gradually...
Morning all Well, I'm on the other side. I'm a macmillan palliative care nurse but this side is all new to me OH diagnosed last week. CPG 2 gleason 7 (3+4) Offered surveillance, radio or surgery Surveillance not an option and he's not keen for...
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