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Hi all, In quite a few posts I have read there have been comments about taking calcium & vitamin D tablets whilst on HT/RT to help protect bone strength. I have been on HT since the 12th June this year & am due to start 5 sessions of RT next month on...
Hello All So I thought it best I introduce myself having lurked here this morning. You all sound amazing by the way and very supportive as you deal with your own journeys as well. Your posts have already helped me understand a few things and also to...
Hubbie is picking up tablets tomorrow from hospital for 4 weeks and then in 2 weeks his first injection . can anyone let me know what we can expect - thanks
Hello,I am new to the community and would really appreciate some help or advice.I am 67 and had been on Active surveillance since 2020 but after a second biopsy in June 2023 was told it was now Stage 2 Gleason3+4 in left middle and 4+3 in left posterior...
Hi, just a wee update. My husband had a PSA of 252 in May of this year and was started on HT immediately (Prostap injections every 12 weeks) he did have three weeks of Bicalutamide first. Bone scan was clear and CT scan showed cancer in left side of prostate...
My husband had his first post surgery PSA test on 16th August and we've been on edge since wondering how long we would be kept waiting for the results of this and the histology. This morning he got a letter for a telephone appointment on 4th September...
Hi all Following prostate biopsy, now have positive diagnosis of PC Cancer. I'm 49, in good health, had a PSA of 3.4. Due to see Urologist again next week for consultation post biopsy on what to do but initial recommendation from him is Prostate Removal...
A few people have requested my friendship. How do I accept this as I don't want people to think I am ignoring them . Thanks
Sorry it is me again. For those of you who have had chemo, following this did you have further scans, i.e pet/bone/MRI. I asked the oncologist when we saw him on Wednesday and he said scans aren't done and they go by regular PSA tests. Just wondering...
Hello all. I am new here and my husband is a member of the Gleason 9 club, diagnosed 3 years ago. Having been through radiotherapy, hormone therapy, enzalutamide and now chemotherapy before possible SBRT we have have quite a few amusing anecdotes from...
