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Hello again......it's been a while since I've posted but just wondering what people might think about my current situation. 7th March 2024 appointment with oncologist and specialist nurse at RPH. Went through process of RT again, restating potential...
Hello All I have been meaning to do this for quite some time as I would like to share my story of my diagnosis and treatment since that date. I really want to offer some sense of hope to those who may have just had a terminal diagnosis. Briefly, I...
Just a quick update for the surgery route guys: Now 7 days after catheter removal, big positive difference and have much better control over waterworks. A bit disappointed that I’m still producing the odd spurt for no reason and still sometimes lose...
Hi all, coming back to share a quick update. My dad, initially diagnosed as T3N0M0, Gleason 3+4, PSA 6.9, had a prostatectomy. He looks like he’s getting downgraded to a T2bN0M0! The extracapsular extension was debatable on the scan and once they got...
After having had a very bad back my husband with further appts they took bloods and had a PSA of 67 in January and was referred to urologist. Urology took bloods and he had a MRI, Nuclear Scan and CT scan - his bloods rose to PSA of 92 in a week! ...
Hello there Recently confirmed following MRI and Biopsy with Gleeson 4+5 T2N0 CPG5 Quite a whirlwind with things happening in quick succession (which is good!). Last week I had Bone and CT scans to chekc if any spread, and I have also been started...
Hello to everyone. This is my first post. I will shortly be attending a consultation to discuss my prostate biopsy results. I'm not sure what to expect and what information I should be provided during the consultation. Advice from forum members would...
Hi all, I'm new to the forum as have very recently been diagnosed with T2 localised prostate cancer, I'm still in a bit of a daze so haven't gotten round to asking what my Gleason score is. The news is still sinking in really. I've had the MRI, then biopsy...
I am still struggling with side effects after treatment ended about three years ago. I wondered if anyone else had the same experience as the GP is unable to help. Main issues are - unable to sleep Banging in ears Still getting up at night Electric...
I'm new here and a little nervous, I have been reading some of the posts and they have been brining me slight reassurance. There are some really brave and incredible people on here. My dad 2 months ago has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. His PSA...
