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Hi, I'm new here, please be gentle. My PSA was 266. the local doctor said he wouldn't examine me because he would come to the same conclusion and it would save me from the examination. He sent me on a fast-track initiative for an MRI. Within six days...
Hi has anyone had any experience with getting travel insurance while receiving treatment for cancer(prostate). Thank you
Hi my oh has had ht prostap and degarelix prostap not worked degarelix a bit better , had chemo still hight psa , on enzalutamide psa staying in 80s lowest since last year but not going down any further anyone else having the same problem
Hi, I was diagnosed with state 2 four weeks ago. Currently on hormone therapy then looking at radiotherapy in May. Whilst Doctor was fairly positive I am struggling with the idea of cancer as we had had lots of negative outcomes in our family over last...
Had phone call with hospital earlier. My partner will need chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Dr to phone us both next Wednesday. Can anyone tell me why he needs both . I know the cancer has come out the prostate and he is high risk. The first letter we received...
Hi All my husbands MRI scan showed a tumour ‘bulging ‘ the prostate wall, indicative but not conclusive of locally advanced pc his biopsy report says ’ Extraprostatic extension. Absent does this mean that they did not take any samples on biopsy...
For those who are not aware of these. Just thought I would share this with everyone. My husband is suffering badly with hot flushes due to the Hormone Implant but I have found a solution. I have brought a chill pillow which has cooling gel inside it....
Think i have to choose RT and HT over surgery, as it seems too invasive. Age 58,group 2 gleeson 6 and no problems at present. Anything i need to know?
Hello Everyone, I’ve just had an MRI and biopsy, which found Gleason 6 prostate cancer. Active surveillance has been recommended. Id like to get a second opinion on the diagnosis and on the best way forward. How do I identify a leading specialist...
