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It looks like it's been a while since there was a dedicated topic on this, and it's becoming more common to have. Being someone who has just booked in for it, I'd love to hear anyone's experience. Foremost any stories of the incontinence and ED. Then...
Hi everyone, On reading through the internet I came across some treatments that claim wonderful results. Can anyone here throw some light on their efficacy as alternatives to ht and rt? Thank you. HIFU NanoKnife® treatment targeted transperineal...
Hi I have localised prostate cancer. Been told I will either have to have Surgery or radiotherapy. Has anyone had the prostate removed? Bit concerned about the side effects i.e. incontinence and ED.
Hello everyone. My husband was diagnosed 5 weeks ago and had bone scan 3 weeks ago to see if it had metastasised. We've been waiting for result and hoping it was clear but yesterday without warning received two appointments for ct thorax and lumbar mri...
Hi, my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer 12 months ago, he was told it was terminal, we are both in our 50's and enjoy a good social life, but now I just feel drained all the time, worrying about everything we do, I'm not one to ask for help...
Hi all, I’ve been reading all your posts and am thankful for everyone sharing. one thing I’m confused about is the use of the word ‘terminal’. I read so many stories here about men who have had terminal diagnoses and have lived for many, many years afterwards...
Hello my name is Roy and have just joined group.I am 71. I had an MRI scan last week and today received a call from the Urologist. Unfortunately he had a strong Indian accent so was hard to follow.He said my result came back as a 3 in a scale of 1...
Hi, Diagnosed one year ago and had injected Decaptyl ever since.Due to start radiotherapy next month. I am 73 years old. Cancer has ruptured the prostrate and is only local Question: I have been experiencing sharp pain in upper left thigh and it causes...
Not sure if I am duplicating this on another part of the site, but my husband (77) was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer about a year ago. He has multiple bone mets throughout the skeleton and whilst initially on Firmagon (hormone therapy), he has...
Diagnosed Jan 2022. Been on Enazalutamide and Prostap ever since. Usual side effects but recently developed pain in neck, shoulders and lower back, Also seem to be very tired - could be due to not sleeping too well. That said I was coping quite well...
