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Hubby was started on HT yesterday with a start time for Radiotherapy of some sort in 3 months. Appointment needed with an Oncologist to discuss which form. Now we get an appointment in 10 weeks time (in clinic we were told 2 to 3 weeks)! This the first...
Is it me or have the latest updates removed "who quotes are from" ???? It's confusing when you look back at posts. Is it "the fog" playing tricks with me?
Hi folks, I have my pre-RT assessment coming up next Wednesday, though it will only be a month since I started on the Bical. I reckon that the actual RT will start around the middle of May. I haven't been sent any info as to what to expect at next...
Well, I’m still here Brief summary: diagnosed in November following self organised PSA test, no symptoms whatsoever, decided on robotic prostatectomy, had operation 4 days ago. Fortunately, I was first on the list so no waiting around. Once changed...
Has anybody a recommendation for multi trip (cruise)European travel insurance. My husband is on watchful waiting for PC, he is an otherwise fit 82 year old and the cheapest quote I've had is £600 with Avanti. Staysure much more! Any suggestions welco...
Hello I hope everyone is having a relaxing Sunday. I am still learning a lot about Prostate Cancer & follow all the posts each day to learn from others experiences & different treatment options. Doing so has helped my understanding and has also made...
So my lovely man, has built up a habit of going through his aches and pains everyday when he wakes up, which I absorb and worry slightly about, but at the same time I want to know about them. Also, he's started a really annoying thing which is every time...
Sorry for starting a new thread, I wasn't sure how to update my previous discussion. Recap - Hubby was diagnosed with cancer in November (PSA 14, Gleason 9). He is only 55 years old. Update - He had scans in December to see if the cancer had spread...
Pre op checks completed today so barring strikes, disasters etc I will have had a robotic prostatectomy by this time next week. I’ve done more homework on this than I ever did at school and I’m happy with my decision, based on me. I know it’s not for...
Should i have PSA test (s) while i am on hormone treatment and awaiting radiation therapy?
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