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Hello everyone, I'm reaching out on behalf of my partner, who has recently received a stage one prostate cancer diagnosis. He is currently facing a challenging decision regarding the most suitable treatment option. It's been a rollercoaster of emotions...
I had read about Maggie centers for people with cancer and their family. Today whilst husband was having chemo number 3 rather than wait in the gloomy hospital I went to the centre. What a place. The building is up a slope and in the trees and almost...
My husband was diagnosed with PC in November 2021. PSA 7 Gleeson 8 . He has just had the final injection of Decapeptyl which he has been having 3 monthly for the past 2 years. He had radiotherapy in April 2022. This month however he has been suffering...
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Hi all My husband is having chemo, and I'm struggling to find non-live yoghurt. If it doesn't have live cultures in the ingredients, is that ok? Or do I need to look for other reassuring words? Anyone got any UK brand recommendations?
Good morning. I have recently been diagnosed with locally advanced prostate cancer, T3a N0 M0, Gleason (4+4) 8, CPG 4. I’ve seen my consultant to discuss treatment options, and after lots of research decided on the HT/RT route, rightly or wrongly but...
Hello, my husband was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in November 2020. Since then he has been on 3 monthly injections and Enzulutamide. He has also had radiotherapy on his back at 2 different times. His psa is now rising and the Enzulutamide...
I was diagnosed 2 years ago with stage 2 prostate cancer having a 6/6 on the Gleason scale, I was informed I was a perfect candidate for the active surveillance (AS) program, after nearly two years of having my PSA done every three months I asked my GP...
Hi all My Dad told me a couple of weeks ago he has prostate cancer - stage T2. He's 59 and fit and healthy. I went to an appointment with him today to discuss the option of surgery - which wasn't very helpful. The surgeon seemed fairly insistent that...
