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I’m 84 and Started on bicalutamate mid April, then bone scan. Blood test for psa and implant injection 7 May. Just had appointment with consultant urologist for results of bone scan. Unfortunately aggressive and spread to majority of bones. result...
Awaiting the appointment to arrive for a PET scan required by my Oncologist due to increasing PSA levels following a robotic radical prostectomy in 2022. He is trying to establish just where the cells are, hopefully in the Prostate bed. A further appointment...
Hi Couple of months on bicalutomide now and recently I have noticed my breast are sore does this just go away....I'm singing Shania Twain songs at the moment.
What seems a long time ago but is just short of 2 years I was diagnosed with Advanced PC with a Gleason reading of 5+4 and immediately had a full bone scan and pelvic scan which showed that the cancer had spread to parts of the bone through I believe...
Hi its been 3 1/2 year since partner was diagnosed with advanced pc to bones , his last resort treatment is now not working as its in his bone marrow and requires a blood transfusion every 3 weeks , obviously I'm very worried, he has is good and bad days...
Any groups in Stockton on tees meeting about prostate cancer
Good Afternoon, This my first post, after joining today. I start my 3 cycle of chemotherapy this week and I have had a discussion with my consultant and he said I should let people know I have coped with them. I am having horrendous pains in my hands...
Hello, I’m new here, my father was diagnosed on 1 May 24 with prostate cancer. We are awaiting bone scan and a biopsy however a prostate MRI shows suspicious lymph node, seminal vessel spread, pushing against the bladder wall and several bone lesions...
Hi All, hoping someone can help. My dad has in the last few days been getting ‘ball pain’ he’s worried the cancer is spreading as it’s a new symptom. has anyone experienced similar? thanks x
Has anyone had diabetes brought on by the steroids, my husband has been asked several time if he is a diabetic, his going for a blood test next week along with his pre chemo check. We had noticed he was going to the toilet more and drinking abit more...
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