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Firstly thanks for all the information I have found on this forum. I like the positive attitude of everyone. My husband is a member of the Gleason 9 group 4+5 for 3 years. I have posted a profile and wondered if there are any other members who have been...
Have just had my 2nd planning session & both times have failed to have a full bladder so have been unable to move forward with the treatment plan. This is despite the fact that I have been drinking copious amounts of water (around 2 litres) every day...
Continued lol , so only the ht and in fourth week now , as ima builder I was told to stay out of sun and cover up ! Good job weathers been not great , anyway I wa wondering is anyone had sun on them while ht is in system ? My tabs was only thing on show...
Hi all, I will soon be embarking on my Radiotherapy Treatment for my PC & have been researching information about a food diet that will be nutritional & also reduce potential unpleasant side effects. There does seem to be a differences of opinion...
Hello everyone - yesterday we received the news that my husband has prostrate cancer. He had his biopsy two weeks ago and his Gleason score is 7 (3-+4) but they also found bad cells on the left side of his gland. Today he is seeing a cardiologist because...
Hi all pleased to say PSA is very low now, so result. I’m asking how long the hot flushes and debilitating fatigue are likely to linger for. Also the midrift bulge is still firmly in place too. Someone said take vitamin B12 as it aids energy and cognitive...
Hey everyone, just a small update. Had the prostatectomy, even ahead of the PET scan (next Monday) as there was a cancellation and the hospital called me at 8:45 last Thursday to see if I wanted to take the slot. It went well according to the surgeon...
Hi everyone it's been a while since I last posted anything. Had all my treatment which finished beginning of this year 20 radiotherapy and some hormone treatment. My PSA level is now 0.15 after my last blood test in June. I recently started seeing blood...
Hi All Im new so hopefully in good company ..... So my journey thus far: Dad died of PC 4 yrs ago. I got tested annually because of that knowledge. In Jan 23 they found a PSA of approx 5. MRI & biopsy followed quickly. Stage 2 PC found. Op done...
Just recently diagnosed, awaiting consultation with a surgeon for treatment. Am aged 60 with Gleason 3+4 = 7, PSA 7.45, Stage 2 - T1cN0M0. Was shocked to get the news from the urologist, but now slowly coming to terms with this nasty thing. After all...
