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Hello, Been on monitoring program for a few years but things have changed over the last couple of years and have now been advised that treatment is necessary. Preferred option is a combination of hormone and radio therapy. Just about to have the first...
Hi everyone, have any of you either heard or tried Saw Palmetto herbal supplement? Someone mentioned it to my dad who is on hormone injections and awaiting possible radiotherapy. In its list of benefits it says it improves urinary tract function and prostate...
Hello, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in late May, following the loss of mobility where I just couldn't walk ( a bit of a shocker on a Monday morning) I thought it was sciatica but it was actually secondary bone cancer. I'm getting treatment,...
I am on day 31 of counting down, to my Radical Prostatectomy at Addenbrook’s / Cambridge University Hospital. I’m doing okay with everything, my Pre-Op Assessment is in a couple of weeks time. As is a trip to MacMillan’s Prostate Cancer Support Group...
Hi , bit of a silly question, can i eat rice pudding the day before a colostomy .Regards and thank you.
Hi to everyone Six years to the day since I was diagnosed, what a bumpy ride it’s been, there have been many bad days, plus a few good ones, all in all I’m as positive as ever, ready to give help and advice where I can. I might be a lot slower, not...
My dad has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Frustratingly he got very little info from the Doctor. He isn't being seen until 1st Sept so you would like to assume its in the earlier stages. He did mention something about creases. 3 on one...
Hi all Had my latest biopsy and more cancer was found, had an appointment with the specialist and he said surgery was my best option even though I told him I have concerns with surgery due to my spinal damage. Had an appointment with the surgeon and...
Hello all. Regarding prostate cancer, has a urologist ever suggested that losing weight could be beneficial to you? I am 68. My body weight vacillates between 80-18 kg. When I make a great effort with exercise and conscientious eating, I can get it down...
Hello all. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer this month (July 2022), localized in my prostate. My doctor did not seem too concerned and felt I could start treatment in September or October. This took me by surprise, as I thought cancer...
