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hello I am new my dad has prostrate cancer that has gone to his lymph node
Had MRI & biopsy - local and easy for me. Consultant then called me back to "talk" - hardly a discussion about the weather! Strangely, almost a relief when he said 3+3 Gleason (grade 1). I had researched in advance. I have been very relaxed and not worried...
Hi,got my prostate removed and the lymps also since a month ago.Now can't control my bladder.I also have pain in my anus when sitting .is that normal or something going wrong.I would like also to know of what kind of incontinence pants is recommended...
I have read that many people who are taking hormone treatment for prostate cancer are advised to take Calcium and Vitamin d supplements to help with the impact of hormones in the bones . Can you advise me what would be the correct dose and can I get these...
Just been diagnosed with localised cancer 3+4 T2 NO MO very confused with what treatment to go for. Initial discussion with consultant he talked about surgery or radiotherapy with HT with little mention of Active Surveillance. As I am 63 years old don...
For anyone out there about to start treatment, especially chemo try to think positively because it doesn't have to be awful. My hubby got through it with virtually no side effects. During his treatment if he so much as sneezed I was running for the thermometer...
Evening folks, I had my first face to face oncology appointment yesterday,I have been having problems with my waterworks lately and she wasn’t pleased that my Gp hadn’t prescribed Temasulin for it,so she wants that fixed first before starting treatment...
2 weeks diagnosed to the day. Back on the road visiting customers. Feel a bit spaced out. I have had the support of my wife at home but now in hotels on my own leaves time for negativity. Dont know whether to tell customers or not. Having said that I...
Hi Everyone, My confirmed diagnosis came through on Tuesday. Gleason 7, with 3+4 on the right, 4+3 on the left, T2, N0/MX. My PSA was 8.4; I requested a blood test because of family history, and not because I had any symptoms. I'm 64, and my brother...
I'll condense this thread to avoid boredom setting in Was advised by family member to get my PSA checked back in October. The reading came back as 3.4 so DRE was advised. This revealed an enlarged Prostate and a MRI scan was arranged for late November...
