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Hi all, so my dad was given his prostate cancer diagnosis last week after MRI and biopsy. He has his appointment with consultant on Tuesday next week to discuss his options but today he received another letter with an appointment for Thursday as well...
Hi, my husband has received one prostap injection so far.. probably going onto Enzalutamide. Bloods taken to check kidney, liver etc function prior to being prescribed these. Also PSA checked. Called nurse today PSA now 38.6 from 102, but she said testosterone...
Hello everyone Im skyblue kev. Ive been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I finished radiotherapy on 1901. I get results on 2004, Have been suffering side effects I w\as told it was very tiring and it is. I returned to work to soon and the strain was...
Have had terrible problems with rectal damage after radiation, fecal incontinence ,bleeding etc and have been told today by my consultant that there is the option of stoma bag , however would'nt help with damage to rectum just stop me messing myself ...
Millibob Good luck on your last day on the sunbed and remember to give that bell some Welly!
Hello again This morning we received a call from my hubbys nurse with the results. He is a Gleason 9 and the cancer has went into his bones and lymph nodes. He has to continue with monthly hormone injections and is being referred to an oncologist and...
I have been recently diagnosed with low - grade prostate cancer . I have spoken to a Consultant at the UCH who has told me that rather than prostate removal, or any other form of treatment , I should be monitored on a regular basis . My family want...
Hi.....I have been catching up with messages you have put on here. I understand that the worry ,the frustration,anger and people in our lives. My partner should have been in a race and can't do it now a friend kept asking can I have his ticket for someone...
Hello. I’m 5 weeks after having my prostate removed & 2 weeks after having the catheter removed. Finding it all quite challenging. I appear to have no bladder control at all. I’m doing the pelvic floor exercises as directed & keep getting reassurances...
Hi chaps. I’ve been on Decapeptyl before but I now have some node and bone spread so started enzalutamide yesterday. I know we’re all different but any advice, tips, warnings or cautions. Cheers Neil
