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Hi all, I'm new here, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer last September and I have decided to have brachytherapy for treatment, which I received the call yesterday with the dates for the pre-op and the operation. Now my question is has anyone here had...
Good afternoon husband had his first radiotherapy this morning. Was in for over 2 hours was in and out the room trying to get the right bladder level. But got there in the end. Would be the first one xx after the first radiotherapy he went to pass...
Hello Everyone A quick introduction to my diagnosis and treatment. There is lengthier backstory to this but I will save this for another post. I was referred to Ipswich Urology on 15 Feb 2023 after two blood tests showed a PSA above the recommended...
Evening all. I’m 7 months down from RT finishing with 3b/possibly 4 prostate cancer (they still haven’t decided). It’s escaped but they still look. so I actually feel ok, I get tired quickly, fatigue restricts what I can do. Full blown ED, still think...
Hi everyone , my brother has metastatic prostate cancer stage 4 he had an infusion of zolendronic acid recently but has felt generally unwell since. Does anyone have first hand knowledge as to whether this is normal. I worry each time he is unwell Thank...
Getting very anxious, as I should have had my meeting on 17th July with consultant to find out my PSA level and results after cutting up my prostate. But got phone call saying it has been cancelled because of NHS strikes and they will give a new date...
Hello everyone, i am new here and delighted to be a part of this community. I have a group 1 prostate cancer and on active surveillance for the moment.
Hi I have just joined as I am newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. My Gleason score is 6 and so hopefully I am in the low risk category at the moment. Are there any non-means tested benefits for a 66 year old man.
Following our appointment with the oncologist on Friday, my husband has decided to fight with all guns blazing and start chemo. His second hormone injection is on 4th August and in tandem with that he will have darolutamide and docetaxel (I think) starting...
PSA was 616, came down to 100 after one Degarelix injection. Had 3rd injection on Frid & we asked for another PSA & result today 1.06! Asked the receptionist to check it but yes that’s what it’s down to. What does this mean? Has the cancer stopped growing...
