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Telephone conversation today with my CSN (18-03-22) was told my PSA had now dropped to 0.01, and will most likely only require to have hormone injections (Prostap 3) for another 12 months instead of 2 years. Now just wait to see the consultant Urologist...
Hi...I had a prostatectomy in March 2019...left me with incontinence problems but at least I didn't have cancer anymore,or so I thought. last September I had a inkling that something was wrong in back passage,went to see my local Doctor,who got in touch...
My husband has been diagnosed with prostrate cancer his Gleason was 3:4. The doctor at Royal Surrey told us it was manageable “not to worry” subsequently after a PET scan his cancer has spread into his lymph nodes ‘across his pelvis’. He has started radiotherapy...
After being diagnosed 9th Jan 2023 and deciding on surgery as a treatment plan, we have been in limbo waiting for a date! (See bio for details). We finally have a date for this coming Saturday (15/4/23) after being told an ever changing timeline! My...
Hi, After undergoing an MRI and Prostate Biopsy, the news hit me badly yesterday. The doctor has suggested surgery to cure it, but with side effects of incontinence, erectile dysfunction etc I am completely depressed, scared and confused.. it's to me...
Hello I'm new here, wondered if any of you have advice Had RP surgery in 2018 Since 2019, PSA levels are rising slowly , from 0.03 tin 2019 to 0.08, yesterday I'm anctor, and am changing agents- I am fit and well, and have worked constantly ...
Hi. My strong OH had been told he has a ‘suspicious area at T5 &7t rib.?they have now decided. To call it oligometastatic. he is to start chemo next week of docatacel. What I’ve read is that this does not kill the cancer cells so my question is what is...
Side effects and work. Hi, I have stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer and am about to start chemotherapy, 6 cycles, 3 weeks apart. I know everyone is different,but could anyone give me some idea as to how they feel after each cycle and for how long...
Hi all, as the title says I am new here and a little confused by all of this. Had prostate removed end of Jan and still trying to work my way through all of it
I was diagnosed with Prostrate Cancer in January. I had my prostrate removed 8 weeks ago. I am generally dry when sitting down and totally try at night. However as soon as I start to walk about or do any activity I have no control at all. I have been...
