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I've been mega busy over the last couple of weeks and so have not been able to contribute regularly. However, I do recall at some point that Brian (Millibob) said that his wife thought the hormone therapy had made him a better man I've been thinking some...
Anyone else had them , I am on tripe therapy and just noticed some very small red spots on legs and arms, not itchy
I know I’ve posted before but I’m not coping very well, absolutely terrified. 55 yrs old my first psa was 3.7 with a 6 week repeat of 5.04 I’ve had back pain since April and I’m scarred stiff that it’s spread there. I’m beside myself with worry, crying...
After being clear for five years I have been diagnosed with bone mets
Hi all, So, I just finished my 20 RT fractions for my PC and that (as such processes go) went very well (procedurally, time will tell re outcome etc), mostly because of the attention / care / flexibility / attitude of the all staff. Because you need...
Hi all, I am new here & not really used to sing forums like this. I'm 63, diagnosed with prostate cancer in September this year - T3a/N1/M0, PSA 55. I had initial issues with my GP causing me major stress as I'm sure everyone here understands- particularly...
Good evening all mine is a relatively simple question, i have no appetite at all and i mean none at all, everything i try and eat tastes foul, i have tried protein shakes, soups, eggs, steak, chicken, yogurt, cream cake, ice cream everything mentioned...
How is the best way to handle chemotherapy
Sorry I have been missing for awhile, had a busy few weeks and then we went to Cyprus for 3 weeks. I have never been so hot in all my life. Luckily husband only had the odd hot flush to cope with. He had his bloods done on Thursday and I am happy to report...
Stephen Fry urges patients to help save lives with new prostate cancer research 23 July 2024 Cancer Actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry is urging prostate cancer patients to sign up for a major new research initiative that could save lives...
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