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I’m currently on AS having been diagnosed 30/09/2024 with Gleason 6 Grafe Group 1 . T2a. 10 9out of 20 cores cancerous. PSA 6.6. i have chosen A S to research and buy time! How long should I stay on AS? I’m viewing it as Russian Roulette! It is kind...
Hi , someone kindly asked how we were both doing . But I can’t find it . It seems i must have a gremlin as it disappeared when I clicked into it . we have settled down after last week as the stress levels were through the roof . Lots of sleepless nights...
Hi I unfortunately had my robotic Procedure last Thursday can someone advise is it normal to have blood coming out to the side of the catheter when trying to use the toilet
I am on holiday in guatemala visiting family and have had to contact my local cancer centre as I have developed a severe rash . Although I have been on apalutamide for two and a half months while in uk in last five days this as happened My local cancer...
I am not sure if staying in hospital accommodation for my 4 weeks of radiotherapy is a good idea for me, the alternative is to drive everyday, 84 miles each way. The accommodation is single ensuite room, they will provide breakfast and lunch in the staff...
Hi everybody! Ives just recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and sating hormone treatment. I'm 70 years old and live in Newhaven, East Sussex.
Hi everyone… I wonder if anybody could help me with a quick question please ? My husband had a prostectomy in March 23 sadly with margins and seminal vesticle invasive he is a Gleason 9 and we were soooo worried after surgery his PSA was 0.6 detectable...
I had SABR treatment in February 2023. Before the treatment had even finished prior to Day 4 I had blood in my stool. This has continued on and off ever since. Seems to be getting slowly worse if I have to strain much. Have done a FIT Test with the obvious...
At my radiotherapy sessions I have to drink 1.2 litre of water which is no problem but come nighttime I'm getting up 5 or 6 times to go to the loo is this normal.
Diagnosed 30/9/2024 Gleason 6(3+3). On AS currently. It doesn’t even feel like I have cancer.! Surreal or what! My first PSA since diagnosis is on 25/11/2024. My last PSA 13/6/2024 was .6.6. What rise would be a cause for concern? it doesn’t help when...
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