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20 months post radical prostectomy. PSA blood tests up to this point un-recordable, happy bunny. Unfortunately the last 2 tests over approx 12 weeks have risen. This week I have had a telephone appointment with the Surgical Nurse who explained she had...
Hi everyone im new to the group & recently been diagnosed with stage 2 prostate cancer at age of 48 just had a bone scan on Sunday & waiting for the results feeling anxious at the moment any advice/help much appreciated mark
Just a quick shout out for the Community Champions on this Forum and all the other regular responders to those in their hours of need. Your responses are always timely and are very much appreciated. My experience of the disease is limited to date so I...
My 77 yr old dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer at Grade group 3. T3a NX MX with his PSA level at 17.2. He has a bone scan booked friday. Is there any information or experiences you can share with me please? We have been advised the treatment...
An update to my story Was advised by male family members to take a PSA test, which I did and results came back as 3.4 on the 27/10 ( I realise this might not seem huge but when you're expecting 0 it was ). Was advised to see doc for discussion. Examination...
The area around my prostate is sore, is this normal, I have had a bone scan which was ok, I am currently getting hormone injections every 4 weeks
Morning All, No jolly mood for me today. This afternoon biopsy and tomorrow the oncologist with results of the bones and ct scans. Trying to be strong. 10 days to Christmas... My husband feel good and looks normal so who would guess his cancer beating...
Hi All, I recognise that prostate cancer is a disability but what are the schemes are you entitled to or recognized as a disability for you to forget access. I believe you may get access to the following schemes and I wanted to know if there's any...
how can i get oncology to share my cancer info with Macmillan
My husband has just had his first PSA test 6 weeks post prostatectomy. Its <0.02 is this classed as undetectable. He doesn’t have his consultation with his surgeon until the end of the month, so we are wondering if this is a good result Beverle...
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