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Who do people find best for this ?I have been quoted 650 for a single trip to USA/guatemala 2 Nov to 18 Nov?
Hello there. After following the forum for a couple of weeks, I've decided to join it. I am 61 and was diagnosed at the end of July after a very long journey. I could say that although I didn't get the diagnosis until three weeks ago, the journey actually...
Hello everyone, I'm on my first year of active surveilance. My three monthly appointment in June was cancelled. I've been ringing and emailing ringing the Urology Dept at the hospital for a couple of weeks now and I've not received any date for my...
I have been recommended a choice of 2 treatments for my prostrate cancer, hormone + radiotherapy or robotic surgical removal. The treatments themselves have pros and cons and the potential side effects carry varying risks, both long and short term. It...
Hi I know this question must have been raised hundreds of times before but I don't really know where to start in this minefield. the question being Are there insurance companies out there that will cover me for my upcoming holiday ?? or do I have...
Hi iam new on here and am just woundering if there’s any partners of men with prostate cancer on this group , My husband got diagnosed with it in nov and had his prostate out in dec , thankfully his well and back to normal , And strangely and I don’t...
Hello Fellow Community Members As some of you may be aware 2021 was one of the Covid years. It was also the year that Lorraine (Mrs Millibob) and I both had, shall we say "life changing events" with stays in hospital. Once we were both on the mend Lorraine...
I had radical prostractomy just over 2 years ago. I was told I am at high risk of the cancer returning.The cancer returned in 2 places, base of bladder and bed of where prostrate was. I had a 4 week period of hormone tablets and injection. Then started...
I had a radical prostractomy just over 2 years ago. Unfortunately as I was told at the time I was at high risk of cancer returning it had.1 at base of bladder the other where prostrate was. i have started taking Bicalutamide and in 2 weeks have injection...
I have had prostate cancer for 10 years and recent biopsy results indicates that the cancer hasn't changed. I'm booked in for a Turp this Friday (recommended by my consultant), but my consultant surgeon who I met with on Monday this week has suggested...
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