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I’m now 4 weeks and 1 day since my Radical Prostatectomy and bilateral Lymph Node removal. I thought I would collate my thoughts, impressions and experiences as they may help someone in the future, and it would be good to document the thoughts before...
Well 'Happy' (if that's the right word) Cancerversary to me 3 years ago today I was diagnosed What are my thoughts after 3 years? 1) Don't rely on other people. People who you thought were friends will lose contact with you. Rely on yourself 2) It...
Today is the 10 year anniversary of receiving my PC diagnosis. I had RT/HT and all was good for 8 years, then it recurred. Two years later I continue indefinite Triplet Therapy and, despite continuing irritating side effects, I remain extremely grateful...
Hi, I am a 49 year old and have just been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. It has been caught early and I have been given a score of 7. I actually feel better now I know what I am dealing with. The build up to the appointment yesterday was incredibly stressful...
Hi I know there is a travel forum but im hoping you guys can help as struggling to get insurance cover and hoping it could be because im filling things in wrong. My OH has been placed on a treatable pathway and the oncologist is happy that we go on...
Listening to the radio news this morning a representative of Prostate Cancer UK was broadcasting the rolling out of a new more intensive form of treatment requiring only 5 sessions rather than the usual 20. She said it was currently available to all...
Hi I hope my story might be useful for some. I am 56 years old from Bristol and was diagnosed last October 2023 with localised prostate cancer on the right (peripheral) side only. I caught it early by chance. My wife suggested asking my local doctor...
Hi all, very new to the group and tbh I’ve spent the last 5 days a nervous wreck convincing myself the worst. I went to the gp as I had some urinary issues, the first gp was unconcerned and just ordered routine bloods which were all normal. I pushed...
Hi My beloved OH has just been diagnosed with Gleason 9 prostate cancer and we are both very scared. I am hoping someone might be able to offer us a little bit of hope and reassurance. So the whole thing started 12 months ago with a PSA of 7. Retested...
Has anyone voluntarily come off their HT early? My husband aged 58 is in his 7th month and feeling utterly miserable. He says he feels “half the man” and hates it. He suffers with terrible night sweats and hot flushes (takes sage supplements) but he doesn...
