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Hello, My father, in his mid-60s, has been diagnosed with advanced metastatic prostate cancer just six weeks ago. He is generally very healthy and active. His PSA levels were in the 90s on diagnosis, no further PSA tests have been taken since. The cancer...
Sorry about my continuous question, I have ,according to ct scan ,5 positive lymph nodes inthe pelvis, here in the netherlands they say 4 is the max with cure Intent, one more is too much ,can anyone tell me why ? And one more makes prognosis so much...
Had my first 3 monthly Prostap injection 3 weeks ago. So far, apart from soreness at the injection site for two days, no side affects whatsoever, is that normal?!
Hi all Hope you're all doing OK My husband had his radical prostatectomy last Tuesday, came home on Wednesday which was good as the care on the ward wasn't great. Surgeon said all went really well which was a relief - it took around 3 hours. We had...
I was diagnosed with an aggressive type of prostate cancer in Nov 21. Prostatectomy in Mar 22 and thought all was ok until early 23 when my PSA level rose rapidly. The cancer had spread to my spine, ribs, hips and right femur. Chemotherapy (Doxatel) in...
As some of you may recall, my husband's PSA, 6 months since ceasing hormone therapy had risen from 0.04 to 0.2. I was a 'bit concerned'. Oncology telephone appointment this morning and dr is also a 'bit concerned'. Husband is to have a repeat PSA in 3...
Hi Im new on here. Can you please tell me how it really feels to have this biopsy using a local anesthetic, as ive heard some painful experiences. Thank you.
Hi all I got scanned and tattooed yesterday for my radiotherapy 'zap' on Friday They are only zapping one area in my right hip to try to help with the pain I've read about side effects from radiotherapy but these all seem to deal with side effects from...
Hiya everyone, My husband had a radical prostatectomy in January this year. He recovered extremely well and has been positive all the way through his recovery. His PSA results have been really good throughout the year. Today we've had the results...
Hi All My prostate cancer journey started with a diagnosis on my 70th birthday in 2016. Gleason score 4/3. I had 35 sessions of pelvic radiotherapy followed by 3 years of hormone therapy. Earlier this year my PSA rose above 2.0 and I was sent for...
