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Saw the oncologist today which was our 4th meeting with him to see how husband's first session of chemo had gone. His first words when we sat down were "you are still here then". I was about to ask him what he meant but husband laughed and found it funny...
Hi I am a worried family member. My dad has recently been diagnosed with an aggressive prostrate cancer and it has spread to his pelvis, with a couple of scans still be done. He is starting hormone therapy and then radiotherapy. Is anyone in a...
Hello everyone, I’ve been a silent viewer since 14th July when hubby went for his biopsy after a MRI stated he was pirads5 and wanted to get my head around what he might have to go through if the relsults confirm the worst, however this is week 6 and...
Hi. I’m Donna. My OH has recently been diagnosed with Prostate cancer. It’s frightening hearing those words. I’ve lost a lot of family to cancer so I’m anxious
Hi, if your prostate cancer has metastasised to the vertebrae in the spine does this mean you have bone cancer? Also does this mean your diagnosis is terminal/can”t be cured.
Hello Everyone, We have just started out on this cancer journey sadly. My husband had urinary issues over the last year and in the last 6 months his fatigue has made it difficult for him to work. Last year he had a private scan at a baby scan facility...
I wonder whether you have felt well enough to drive yourselves for treatment whilst having your fractions? Ted begins 20 daily sessions 3 days after I have my TKR (I will be unable to drive for a while)! His hospital is 32 miles (52 mins.) away, over...
Hi everyone I’m looking for travel insurance for me and my husband who was diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to one section of the spine. He has monthly hormone injections and takes hormone tablets every day. We have only had one bone scan...
I admit I'm struggling. I don't know what to do or where to go. I've got PC, Gleason 9, etc .etc now on the - but that's not important. My ex-wife died of lung cancer (we divorced several years before she died) , then my eldest son died of pancreatic...
I've been on Enzalutamide and Prostap 3 for a year now. My blood tests say everything is good, my PSA is immeasurable. I had an MRI scan in March which showed everything OK. My oncologist is happy, however, in the past few weeks, I've noticed that my...
