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Hi anyone know how long dizzyness will last as my father hasnt sleepfor two weeks since he had injection
I have been diagnosed and have had lots of excellent care with Stepping Hill hospital (Stockport) . However although not too far away my home local is Derby Royal Hospital. The GP advised I change to Derby . At the moment i have not got confidence in...
First time this ive been honest and said this. I have a long term muti drug addiiction and in june diagnosed with diyble inguinal hernia and prostate cancer 63 psa and gleason score 8. Awairing hernua repairs before radiotherapy. However ive never mentioned...
Hi all...I had my mri done over a week ago..Received a phone call from the consultant...He said my dre was abnormal...And my psa is 4.4...Also the mri showed areas..That need to be biopsied..Then I was told it could be 4...to 6 weeks...Also 4 to 6 weeks...
My husband has recently been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer which has spread to his spine and lymph glands and possibly his lungs. I'm feeling totally heartbroken. He's coping so well considering and I am putting on a brave face and functioning...
Long post alert! Having recently completed a 20-fraction course of radiotherapy, I thought it may be helpful to others, who find themselves in a similar position to me, if I detailed my (almost entirely) good experiences. Background: male, 57 at diagnosis...
Hello all. I have posted before, but since there are so many posts and so many people, I think it may be that some posts probably slip by without being noticed. I am specifically interested in those who have received brachytherapy and how they have managed...
Hi all, as I’ve said before my husband has ductal adenocarcinoma and the ductal part is very rare - about 1% of all cases of pc. It is also known for being difficult to detect with PSA as it doesn’t produce PSA. According to a minimal amount of literature...
My husband was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer about 8 months ago. He has regular hormone injections and is also taking Enzulutamide. He has been doing well so far, until his psa level went up from 0.5 to 1.7. The consultant seemed concerned which...
I have low level postate cancer which is monitored by taking blood at what stage will it become inoperable
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