People of any background, gender identity or sexual orientation etc can be diagnosed with cancer. Please be welcoming and supportive when talking to others.
We keep this a safe space for everyone. To find out more, take a look at our Community Guidelines.
Hello Everyone. I was informed about this forum this morning, so I thought, why not. I was diagnosed with PC back in 2015. It is type 3B. It was detected not only in the prostate, but also in the seminal vesicles. I had a full course of radiotherapy...
What side effects has anybody had on darolutamide
So I am 63 my Father died of Prostate cancer at 68 so swore that I would have myself tested this started in 2019 the corvid arrived so no more test until 2022 my PSA running at around 4.3 highest 5.4 anyway had the tests at the hospital came back active...
Hello, I had robotic radical prostatectomy on the 6th April which was made more difficult as I already have a stoma, i came out of hospital the next day and have had no real problems, little bit incontinent but am doing fine, anyone else on here have...
Reducing dose Has anyone had their dose reduced to 3 or 2 tablets a day Has it helped with side-effects-external-radiotherapy
HI, I am after information about the rectal spacer gel. I understand the procedure but I would like to know about anyones experience with it and if you felt it made a difference. My partner is having RT to all of his pelvic area and nodes soon and I...
Hello, I've just come here having been diagnosed with prostate cancer six months ago - as a result of taking part in the Barcode trial, no symptoms or anything, so a total surprise to get the phone call. I'm now on active surveillance, so I guess I...
Looking to get life insurance, has anyone got advice. I had my prostate removed before christmas, my consultant told me it was an aggresive cancer. The pathologist gave it a score of 7, i'm now in remission. Any advice please
Hi, I had my prostate biopsy on Thursday. The injections to numb area and the probe were the most painful part of procedure. What I found the most painful part (that no one mentioned and ialso couldn't find documented) was the 48 hours afterwards. The...
Well I am making my way through Radiation Therapy and hats off to you guys who have been on this journey. I think it's great to read all those positive stories, however, I think that those committing to this treatment as opposed to surgery need to be...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007