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Yesterday I had results of my latest PSA test. To recap, diagnosed in early 2017 with PSA 74, G9, T3bN1M0. Had Chemo x4, RT x37 and on Zoladex. Since then PSA went down As follows 2018 - 2022 0.1 (readings only given to 1 decimal place in those days...
Hello, I am looking for folks that chose nanoknife as their treatment and are willing to share their experiences. What were your side effects? How long have you done the treatment? Thank you
Hi , just received a letter from oncologist and my OH was initially PSE14 and following bloods being done 18th before he started Aberaterone it’s dropped to 7 with the Prostap which he started 25th June . We are happy with the drop so far . It just...
17 June 2024, I had Zoladex 10.8mg inplanted by subcutaneous injection which is meant to last for 3 months (till the end of August 2024). I cannot believe the weight gain that has ensued! Is this for real??! I was a county Club Tennis player for 20...
Hi everyone, Well this is my first post, having been reading all your blogs over the period since the start of my diagnosis journey. I’m shortly 66, reasonably fit and active, was by chance during a GP visit he gave me a “routine DRE” , that was early...
I have just started on Hormone Therapy (I haven't got used to calling it HT yet) and am taking advice from many here - thank you all of you. The best advice is that I need to tackle the things I can and put aside worry on the ones I can't. So, it's...
Well howdy folks i hope you are all doing well and enjoying the lovely changes in our summer season. so on Tuesday i finished my 20 fractions of radiotherapy, to which i then had my review as some may have read in my previous post i did not have a...
Hi I’m still very new (scared) to everything I’m 55 first psa 3.7 repeat was 5.04. I have been put on the pathway and had my MRI scheduled for next Wednesday. Is says MRI with contrast, can anyone explain what it is please…don’t know why but I’ve been...
HI my name is Mal CG,First post After PSA test of 31 at February and MRI two weeks later I met with consultant ,who confirmed PC, He then over next three plus months had bone scan ,biopsy and pet scan done ,during this time I was told by letter twice...
Hi all Haven’t been particularly active as husband had his first chemo on 10th July and I’ve been quite busy and watching him like a hawk!! Will update more on that later. Had call from doctors surgery they want to book telephone cancer review for...
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