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Hello just putting this question out there and hoping for information. My partner is still in the early stages of recovering from RT, one of the main problems he is having atm is fatigue. At the moment he takes 5mg of the steroid Prednisone to deal with...
Since the diagnosis in January of stage IV (into pelvic area) the hormone treatment started and settled in but the past month has seen a sudden escalation in excruciating pain. Codine and and Paracetemol don't touch it. Now at the stage that after pushing...
Well after 2 weeks of the pills then The HT jab that was also 2 weeks ago I have to say I've absolutely side effects . So on we go next jab in another 12 days let's see what that has to offer
Re, my previous post. I rang Insurance With and ended up with a a really good deal. I was so surprised. But my stomach has been in turmoil since booking the cruise yesterday as I am now worried that the results will be bad and we won’t be able to go...
Hello all. I'm 59 and recently been diagnosed with PC. After PSA reading of 5.45 I had MRI scan and biopsy. My Gleason reading came back as 3+4=7 Have been offered surgery RT with HT and brachytherapy. I'm still in shock with diagnosis. Trying to...
Me again. I'm just asking about people's experiences. How long after a catheter has been fitted should my other half be experiencing pain/uncomfortable? And does everybody use the retaining strap all the time or use something else? OH is having difficulty...
Hi, has anyone had this problem recently? I had G9 Stage 3 and went through 37 dosrs of radio. My blood test result since wasn’t low enough. Doc suggested also taking bicalutamide again as well as 3 monthly hormone jabs (i was on the bicalutamide before...
I was actually having a blood test for a different reason, and it included PSA of 5.9 (May). Had the MRI and biopsy in June. I have Gleason 3+4. I was given options of Active Surveillance, Hormone & Radiotherapy, or Radical Prostatectomy. I am 67. I...
New to site. Prostate Cancer, on active surveillance .71yrs old, living in Somerset. Not currently referred and hoping to find hospital to monitor my progress, I understand PSA blood samples will be taken at local GP centre, then advised by hospital...
After a long time of frequent nightly visits to the toilet I finally made a doctors appointment in March to get this investigated. PSA score came back at 7.6, & after an MRI scan & biopsies prostate cancer was confirmed with a Gleason score of 4 + 3 ...
