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Hello everyone I’ve posted in the group before when my father in law was diagnosed last year-surgery done and dusted- but I’ve got another question, just not about him this time! This time it’s my ex, and I have very limited information as he feels...
Hi. I have prostate cancer, and am on zoladex and patiently (?) awaiting the start of external beam radiotherapy. I currently try to follow a healthy diet with lots of fruit, veges, brown versions of carbs, and mostly white meat and fish. I understand...
I've just noticed today that I've lost my hair under my armpits and on my legs and feet. I've been on Hormone Therapy for 8 months and had Radiotherapy just for the Prostate 3 months ago. I'm stage 3A. I seem to have lost all my strength and now struggle...
I don't know where to start with this as I haven't a clue where I stand at this present moment in time. to cut a long story short, In January my local Doctor took a blood test from me the result of which was my PSA level came back at 6o odd. This...
Hi all, I'm looking to get away for a bit with my husband but our dream to go even a short trip is turning into a nightmare. Can anyone recommend an insurance provider who they felt were good and maybe who doesn't cost £3,000.
I have survived 37 sessions of radiotherapy and am 7 months into 2 years of HT. I am trying to keep fit by walking (managed 50 miles in January and on course for 40+ miles in February). Managing hot flushes by sage tea (the ladies tea for hot flushes...
RARP 2 years ago (4+3 T2 , clear margins , psa still 0 . Reported a single episode of haematuria at FU visit . Scan , flexi cystoscopy and scan . 2 polyps , so TURT ( which was hellish . Post op visit today ( in France ) and it’s a pNon infiltrating Papillary...
Having seen both the surgeon and oncologists, discussed the various treatment options available i have decided to go down the brachytherapy route. Thankfully my prostate isn't enlarged so I won't require any hormone treatment which is a small positive...
Hi to All I have been on Zoladex since 2019 and apart from mood swings all is not too bad.I was told that Hormone/Zoladex treatment can be stopped after five years.Has anyone else heard this? Derek.82 this year
Hi to all new to all this just got told I have prostate cancer two weeks ago with a Gleason score of 6 and on watch and wait and have my bloods done every 6 months am 49 it's making my anxiety very bad how do you guys deal with it thank you
