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Nothing is normal and everything thing seems like IAM in a panic. Husband started on bicalutamide tablets last Tuesday and was told that he needed an injection 2 weeks later as the tablets could cause a rush of testosterone and make the cancer worse ...
My OH diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer In April, already spread to bones and nodes. No Gleason score yet. PSA 70. at diagnosis T3/4 N1b Not sure what any of this means. Had first hormone injection and tomorrow goes for Greenlight laser surgery...
Evening so I'm booked for surgery but my wife tells me she can not deal with this . Help
Hi all, I’m David, a university lecturer just turned 60. I have a happy life, never any problems. Non smoker, and only occasional drink a little. Have never seen a doctor in all my life for anything serious. In October last year I started feeling...
I have put info re my husband in profile I will look at other posts to get a feel of how this all works so happy to be here as have been looking for this type of forum for ages.OKaos
Hi, does anyone suffer from aching leg joints since taking Enzalutamide? I have been taking it for about 8 months now and my dosage has been reduced to 120 milligrams due to the effects of fatigue but not sure it causes the joint pain. Thanks
I’ve managed to survive my hot flushes for 12 months, just being a “bloke” and refusing to be beaten. But they seem to be occurring more now than anytime in the last 9 months. I’m probably having about 6 to 10 a day that make me stop or wake me up. Others...
Hi Bit of background. I am the wife. Hubby is just 51. PSA 31 and MRI showing suspicious areas. Biopsy this week. Honestly this isn't looking good is it? As if life isn't hard enough.
ok i have PC well my legs are shot but i know reasons ,However if i exert myself too much then i get terrific back ache is this a symptom of PC or yet another problem of age (74 soon)
After many hrs of thinking and reading chats here decided on surgery, waiting date but who knows if this will.prove to be the correct decision.... seems get the bugger out and see
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