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Hi I’ve just been diagnosed with prostate cancer and it’s all still new to me , hope this community forum will help calm some of the nerves
My husband has been on hormone therapy since the beginning of November and prior to radiotherapy. He had a blood test today and asked them to throw in a PSA test at the same time. Should his PSA be the same, higher or lower if the hormone therapy is working...
Hi Gina, Hope you and Richard had a good Christmas. Mine was very quiet. Got my 'Falls Clinic ' appointment next Tuesday, I will let you know how it goes. Also 2 lots of counselling next week. Sorry it's been a while. I'm getting there (very slowly...
Hello all. Wishing everyone healthy, happy holidays. I had a prostate biopsy on 6/2/22. Prior to that I had a "high" PSA reading of 5.627 on May 18. After the biopsy, two urologists told me that I needed to have a prostatectomy or brachytherapy, no questions...
My husband’s first appointment after his prostatectomy is this Wednesday and I’m really starting to panic, I am staying strong in front of him as he’s done so well and I have been positive up to now but as time ticks on, I’m becoming more anxious. My...
Gleeson score 2, no symptoms. 58 and got to choose treatment
Looking forward to meeting new people and sharing our journey's together. I had a RP in 2014 and have recently started Hormone Treatment and currently on a 23 day course of Radiotherapy. If anyone has any suggestions on how to cope with hot flushes...
I must admit, although I do look at this web site regularly, I find the international US based Health Unlocked forum more informative. Can I suggest therefore that Macmillan get more involved in this forum? I think we're all looking around for information...
Hi, Happy New year to everyone! Has anyone tried using the Osben Erecaid constriction rings with a Somaerect vacuum device, are they compatible?
Hi all, Happy New Year when it comes!! Wishing everyone continued improving health, comfort and stability on all fronts in 2023…keep the faith no matter what and reach out to the group here. I would also like to thank this wonderful group of people...
