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Having been diagnosed in June 2022 and undergoing Hormone therapy, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for an aggressive tumour, a PSA reading of 22 (which seems low compared to some), I was pleased to see my readings come down to 0.05, however for the last...
hello 52 years old man. MRI PiRads 4 (10x11 mm pseudonodular lesion with ill-defined margins in Peripherical zone) Lesion located in the posterolateral segment of the lower third of the left apical peripheral lobe. PSA 5.33 ng/ml. Prostate size: 30...
I find that many oncologists are quick to decide that ADT is absolutely required if PSA begins to rise after the ADT vacation that follows a curative intent treatment (which is typically radiation to the prostate area along with 18-36 months of hormonal...
Just gearing up to meet the specialist nurse tomorrow to be given all the results albeit our superb GP has already given us . Husband leaving it to me so what questions do we ask . Think he’s trying to be ultra brave for me but cracking up inside Terrified...
Hi all, my 20 sessions start on Monday 3rd June and wanted to thank you all for the very helpful advice. It is very comforting to hear other peoples experiences as Cancer can be a very lonely place. Fingers crossed and good health to you all.
I am experiencing extreme fear and anxiety. Approx 5/6 years ago (I was aged about 51/52) I took a PSI test which came back at 3.2 after Bill Turnbull, the newsreader, urged men to take a test as his had been diagnosed too late. My PSI is now 5.4 over...
Hi, we were told today that my OH can take Abiraterone for as long as he can tolerate it and that there are men that have taken it for 15 years . I thought your body started to reject it a lot earlier than that?? Can I ask Is there anyone here that takes...
Hi everyone My husband is 58 and was diagnosed with Aggressive prostrate cancer in October 2023. Gleason 4+5=9 Pirade 5 PSA 28.9 then dropped to 26.5 in Jan. now around 0.1 after 7 months of Hormone injections T3b N0 M0 as we live in Northern...
My husband was dignosed 18 months ago, and was told cancer had spread to his spine. After a scan he was also told he has osteoporosis, but we have never been told whether this is as a result of the cancer or a separate issue. He has constant pain in his...
Hi all, I saw a couple of ED posts and decided to jump in as well. I am 12 weeks post Robotic prostatectomy. I have been keen to start penile rehabilitation as soon as possible. First off I contacted my GP and requested taladafil to promote blood circulation...
