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I updated my profile today after my first 3 month Zoladex injection. There were a number of things, so to save myself a lot of typing I am just going to quote what I updated my profile with: "19/07 - first three month injection for Zoladex, which...
Hi all I am two half months post op and still suffering from fatigue any others in the same boat?
Met with on oncologist and he didn’t ask many questions but had a plan in place already . PSA 14 T3 B N1 MX. Localised Advanced They think he has involved lymph nodes in his groin . So he’s starting on Abiraterone tomorrow . Needs to get his bloods...
Hi everyone. Thanks for your answers and support so far. We have a weeks holiday booked 7weeks post op. Anyone have any idea if we would be ok going or do you think we should cancel. PD
Hi My 1st post related to Photon -v- Proton for raditaion treatment These quesies ask for greater insight into the RT treatment processes. As a mild reminder I am on HT, with a PSA starting over 60, but now, after 3 months or so of HT below 1. My...
I just received an email from Maggie's saying that they are opening three new centres very soon. You can read it here: updates.maggies.org/.../AQiQyxUQ0ogMGO-Fxg_3pycvHnTIjOsbjQLGr8HGxLh36YGziLXCUE4yuWV9dw
I have had six of my 20 radiotherapy sessions. All going well without a hitch. They have mostly been late afternoon appointments, Since session 4 I am getting up more times in the night to pee, 4 to 5 times is normal now. However, I have trouble starting...
Hi again lovely people just a little update on my progress after Chemo session number two, number one left me all over the place as i really thought 4 days after Chemo i had somehow managed to dodge the dreaded side effects, however they ambushed me good...
Hi all Had my diagnosis confirmed on Monday, luckily it is the least aggressive type of prostate cancer so it's a strange feeling at present especially as a nurse who's worked on the other side of the fence. I'll probably think of lots of questions...
Hello My partner has metastatic PC in his lungs. 8 months of Chemo last year has resulted in a significant reduction, so we will take that and carry on with living! His biggest issue is that he is now on HRT for life ( Decapeptyl injections every...
