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Any one here who had this kind of treatment? Kindly elaborate as it seems effective and time saving. What is the difference between 5-Fraction SBRT Proton Therapy and Brachytherapy? Thank you
It took a while, and I had to chase them, but I now have my biopsy results. Getting them over the phone and trying to ask appropriate questions and scribble things down is quite tricky. I subsequently pieced it all together. If anything is missing,...
I’m going on towards my 72 year and was diagnosed as having prostate cancer in November 2023 and following a biopsy was found to have to have a locally advanced cancer. Following scans it was found not to have spread out of the prostate. I started hormone...
Hi..I've just joined this group. Yesterday I had my blood test results and an examination. My psa is 202 and one half of my prostate feels hard. Been referred for mri/biopsy. Been having dry ejaculation for sometime. I'm 54 years old and relatively fit...
Hi folks. I got my phone call today after the team meeting and they’ve sent out an appointment for the Oncologist to discuss my treatment options,the nurse said it would be further observation or Radiotherapy and HT,apparently I’m 3+4 so just wanting...
There ere is something that keeps niggling me. My husband had a vasectomy some 45 years ango. The GP who counselled us said there was some limited evidence that vasectomy could increase the risk of prostate cancer in later life. At the time ‘later life...
Hello, I am 60 yrs old and last month was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, I am trying to decide what type of treatment to have , so was wondering if any one could help with there experience's . My work is physical as I am a self employed Gardener, any...
Not been on here for advice for ages - not been great lately! Husband had 1st session of RT on Monday and now has poor flow ,prior to which was amazing. Is this normal has anyone else experienced this? Thanks you great support! X
Just wanted to thank you ALL for being on here, bravely sharing your experiences and even responding to my posts. I can sometimes feel a bit separated, lonely and blocked in this world so having somewhere to go to that you trust is a godsend. A lot...
Anyone had a very high reading with their PSA test ? I've just had one done before Christmas and was told it was 300 by the consultant in the local Urology department Anyone on the forum had a result as high as this ? and what was the outcome ? ...
