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Hi all Just had the letter from my oncologist. Psa as stated 33.8 Plan.repeat ct and bone scan. Bicalutomide now started.If metastatic disease evidenced on imaging switching to LHRH Analogues and consider all available funded therapies.Also considering...
Hi! I am having issues following successful High Beam radiotherapy for advanced prostate cancer. My problems are, excessive need to pee (4 -5 times per night), urgency to pee and empty my bowels bordering on incontinence at times and a severe burning...
We didn't see the oncologist today as he is happy with all the results so he has passed us to the oncology nurse who is lovely. So PSA is 0.06 and testosterone is 0.4 which she said is excellent. Happy days as she said the cancer is now surpressed. Thank...
I start my chemotherapy plan of Wednesday this week and am naturally anxious not knowing what to expect and how my body will react. Any advice and tips from those that have had chemo for prostate cancer very welcome .
17 Months post RALP. Stats were T3a NO MX, G- 4+5, PSA 9. Clear margins. My PSA 4.5 months post op was 0.1 and a month ago was 0.2. I have had total faith and admiration with my medical team and I have just gone with the flow of their recommendations...
Have been dealing with advanced local prostate cancer for the past 5 years. 7 weeks radiotherapy followed by 3 years Hormone Therapy. Being a non psa secreter I have been having an isotope bone scan annualy, 2weeks ago I had my scan, the following...
I feel a lot more settled today, now that I have been allocated to a treatment pathway, albeit 4 to 6 weeks away. It is, however, still quicker than if I were to also receive HT. I opted out of HT and I will receive Ultra Hypofractionated RT. This is...
Hi I’m struggling at the moment to decide which way to go, I’m due for consultation next month on radiology options and have all the feedback posted on the forum which has been brilliant. I have already had consultation about surgery, just wanting some...
I was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer last April with a psa level of 169 . In May I had my first hormone injection followed by 6 sessions of chemotherapy after which I had another hormone injection in November and my psa was 2.5 . Fast forward...
I have one scheduled for 10 days time. Can anyone advice on general recovery and sex life possibilities goings forward. May thanks
