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Result from biopsy today - my husband has Cancer - low level is what they say, so suggested active surveillance. Any one else gone or going through this route. My anxiety tells me he should get the cancer removed so it can’t spread but is the AS the...
Wondering how long between biopsy and result others had - we’ve had a 5 week wait - is this just nhs waiting list normal? Have to say i’m stressed
Hi all, My saga with metastates of prostate cancer 4.5 years after prostatectomy is continuing. I had a meeting with my oncologist this morning. My wife came with me. The oncologist, who is a lovely lady and someone I trust, showed us the PET scans...
I'm starting next week, and while I feel reassured about the likelihood of success, I won't know what side effects I will experience until I start. The most common is fatigue - what has been anyone's experience of that? Is it cumulative, did it kick in...
Hi, I’m new here, looking for post treatment advice or help on getting travel insurance. I need a holiday!!
Hi guys, So just wanted to update you on my journey and thank everyone for their advice to me and each other. Recap: Age 52 Diagnosed PCa Sept 23 PSA 3.17 GLEASON 3+4. Offered RT or surgery and opted for surgery Surgery 2nd Nov 2023 1st appointment Jan...
Just found out recently I have T3a prostate cancer have started hormone therapy today will be seeing the urologist soon to arrange radiotherapy treatment have very little idea of what to expect any information would be good
After 4 attempts to map my prostate cancer for radiotherapy, I successfully negotiated my first radiotherapy session today. Just 19 more to go. There was some good news. I was originally listed for four areas of radiotherapy, two cancer sites in the prostate...
Hi All As you may or not know, I was on my second round of chemo. I’ve had four treatments but the toil of what’s happening this time is to much. I’ve pins and needles in my hands and feet, I can barely grip. Food and drink tastes like wet straw,...
Has anyone had chemo for metastatic prostate cancer. It's a question I will be asking at my MDT meeting next Thursday. The reason I ask, is as previously mentioned, my 23year old has been in 50/50 remission with B-cell Hodgkins Lymphoma but it has...
