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Iv been on hormone injections for over 5 years after radiotherapy and chemotherapy but recently bee feeling low a bit depressed I suppose any one had same problems and what did you do about it if anything. Cheers Richard
I though I highlight a couple of aspects of radiotherapy which I don't see highlighted very often. Although the number of sessions seems daunting I found it reassuring to have easy access to healthcare professionals during every visit to the hospital...
I thought I would share, perhaps an upbeat tone that I hope will cheer at least one person up a little bit. Two years ago when I was diagnosed with a PSA of 87, I was a very confused, very frightened person. It had hit me like a train, especially when...
Hi, I am new to this community and would like to share my story. I am 46, fit and healthy and didn't have any health issues. I eat well and exercise all the time, maybe drank too much and partied on weekends but apart from that I was feeling great,...
Hi, Yesterday I received the news that my Gleeson score had somehow jumped from 7 to 9. I am due a bone scan soon but from what I have heard so far it has not spread. So I shall have a consultation with an oncologist soon. Meanwhile I am looking at the...
Hi all, in January 2022 had a very high psa 55. To cut along story short, after scans the Cancer was confined to the Prostate. Hormone Treatment, 20 sessions of Radiotherapy at Leeds, I've now been referred to psa clinic in York and psa is now 0.04...
Whilst my hubbie had his chemo I sat in the warmth and comfort of Maggie's center based at the hospital. I was so well looked after. Whilst hubbie was having his last chemo session I bought some raffle tickets to support the wonderful service they offer...
Recent updates on treatment. I have localy advanced prostrate cancer, i am on 3 monthly hormone injections, my last meeting mid oct with my oncology consultant i was told that psa had doubled and they would be looking at changing my treatment, but needed...
My hubby was diagnosed with prostate cancer last week and it has hit us hard. Hubby is 55yrs, I'm 50. We have six children, with three children still living at home aged 16, 14 and 13. The consultant who gave us the diagnosis was awful. As we sat down...
Hi All Just to say a quick hello and let you all know a quick snapshot of my PC journey. I have avoided the past but now feel I can both receive and provide support in this community to hopefully relieve our anxieties together. Despite living with...
