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Good morning, all. Just thought I'd introduce myself as a newbie. Diagnosed with PC May 20 after a PSA test of 4.79 (aged 63). Was being monitored as my elder brother had PC 3 years before me, so was having 2 yearly PSA checks. Had TP biopsy under...
I don't know if this will catch on. I have an idea to put any tips I think might be useful to anyone else going through Prostate Cancer treatment. My first tip came from this time last year when I was getting my Radiation treatment. I had an irritation...
Hi, As a newbie to this forum, having been recently diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, I would be grateful to hear from any members who have, like me, been researching the pros and cons of EBR v Brachytherapy (LDR seed or HDR). My intermediate PC was...
Wasn't sure where to post this so apologies if it's in the wrong bit. I'm 49 (just) and have been diagnosed with stage 3c prostate cancer. Started with my partner seeing an advert for PSA screening tests (end of June) so after a bit of cajoling she...
Pointing Percy at the porcelain but peeing all over the mat and the bowl. What's going on?
Hi All i have recurrent cancer and started Hormone Therapy 5 weeks ago with Radiotherapy to follow in January. My Gleason is 3+4 but with 20% positive Cribriform glands identified in 7 from 8 cores. I note that Cribriform can be more reproductive...
Back in February 2022 PSA 4.85 GP supported private MRI confirmed cribriform T2Na0 Gleason 4+3=7, NHS did biopsy and bone scan both confirmed (now May) Took 6 weeks for consultation to be passed from NWA to Addenbrooks and back PSA June now 6.6. Confidence...
Hello all, I am a 74 year old living in the UK who is feeling quite anxious about what may be going on since my doctor reported a 39.4 PSA result. In August 2022 i had symptoms suggesting a urinary infection I took a urine sample to my doctor for...
I had my first injection 3 months ago and the next is due 2 weeks hence. I am suffering from fatigue and anxiety. anyone suffered similar ?
60 yrs old. Very Recently had total hip replacement. Just prior, had had an PSA test, MRI then Biopsy. Results came back from prostate. GLEASON 3+4=7 Group 2 T2 N - 0 M - X Appointment with Urology Surgeon today says I am not suitable for removal...
