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Good afternoon. I am a new member of this group and a newly identified sufferer. I am 71 years old, reasonably fit, hypertension controlled by drugs. I am looking for advice at a level I can understand, and I hope for some re-assurance. My journey...
I'm 79 and on Zoladex jabs every 12 weeks for life, as I was told my cancer was incurable but treatable. Gleason 4+5=9. I love being out in the sun, but read somewhere that I should keep out of the sun if on Zoladex. Anyone know if that's true and if...
Hi to you all, I'm gutted that I'm having to join this group but also glad I've found it and helpful to know I'm not alone as I feel a little broken right now. My dad who is 75 has been having tests for the last few months for prostate cancer initial...
Hi all, this evening we have been to our local prostate cancer support group and an urology consultant was the guest speaker. We have several times on here asked why we can’t have scans after treatment and have to rely on PSA tests which, before diagnosis...
Good morning I was diagnosed January this year (2024) with prostate cancer which had also spread to my hips, groin, ribs, lymph nodes and a possibility of my brain. I was started on hormone therapy straight away and I am currently waiting for my third...
A msg from my partner’s experience Forgive my intrusion but this msg has dual purpose 1. To say ‘thank you’ 2. To bring the attention to men the importance of having a PSA test. Tuesday 22 May 2024 will be an emotional milestone for me, being the...
Hi all. I had my scan in prep for my SBRT this morning. The 'micro-enemas' were nowhere near as much of an ordeal as I'd been lead to believe . Essentially, I simply need to have my normal morning 'movement' (me & the nurses were having a good laugh...
I have a decision to make - chemo or Apalutamide? I have been offered a choice. I have bone mets and am Already on 3 monthly ht implants any advice greatly received
Hello all, thank you for being there, 3months in on hormone treatment, tablets for 1 month and monthly injections. I had my CT planning on Friday and now awaiting the start of Radio for the whole month of June. I was expecting the water procedure...
My Husband has recently been diagnosed with Prostrate cancer which unfortunately has spread to his spine, but thankfully not his nervous system. he started Hormone treatment injections whilst in hospital & had his next one last week. He had a biopsy...
