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Hi my names Derek I’m 48 recently diagnosed with prostate cancer Gleason 6 grade 1. Can I ask if any other men in their 40’s with the same results are on the forum. Thanks Del
Next step of the diagnosis journey. I was diagnosed on 25th July and scheduled for a repeat biopsy on 21st August. That was cancelled at the last minute, and finally almost month of hearing nothing, I have been rebooked for a MRI Fusion Biopsy under general...
My husband (Gleason 9, aggressive PC) was started on Abiraterone in Dec 22 after the Bicalutamide had stopped working. His PSA immediately reduced and stayed around 0.9 until Jan this year, when it started to rise again. Due to his review being cancelled...
I'd just like to thank you all very much, you who contribute to this forum. My husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 PC four years ago. At the initial diagnosis we were made to feel that his death was imminent. It was coming onto this forum, reading other...
Hi, Im getting different answers depending who Im talking too! I have been told on 1 hand to continue tamsulosin indefinitely, and on the other hand to stop taking it once my post RT (20 sessions) symptoms fade away ! Second question, does anyone know...
Hi all, my hubby has just been diagnosed with prostrate cancer , it’s operable so we are now waiting for the op date. feeling a bit overwhelmed today as to what things will be like after the op with recovery etc
Hi - after months of blood tests and wondering why my bloods are all deranged, my GP asked for a PSA test November last year. This came back as abnormal (3.89) so another one was done in January this year, down to 2.56. GP was a bit alarmed by this...
Hi. I am 12 months post radiation treatment (37 sessions) My PSA is know 1.5 down from 69. The cancer spread to my lymph nodes but not to the bones, I have been having hormone treat for 18 months. My problem is I am experiencing severe pain in my hip...
Have had a DRE and an MRI the dre the Urology Dr said was aT2b tumor. Didn't get any feedback from MRI just a call to arrange biopsy. I have an appointment on Thursday for results. My PSA is 8.5 at the start of all this. So waiting to see what happens...
Has anyone experience of this new treatment on the NHS in the north of England please?
