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Have been told that I have prostate cancer my gleason 3+4=7. Al this was done over the phone by a nurse. Was told I need surgery or radiation therapy. Is there anyone on here who has gone through the same thing? And if so who did you talk to?
Hi I am 65 years old from Ni.Ireland I had a prostate biopsy done on 23rd March 2022. I was supposed to get my results on the 13 th May.. This appointment was then cancelled until the 8th June . I actually know my results through my local GP. Results...
Getting in the way of keeping g fit are pains in my heels/ankles. Oncology think it is due to a spread onto pelvic area causes this but nothing has been fully explored. Last time I brought this up I was offered pregabalin but with no pain relief It...
Had my 6 monthly PSA test on Thursday evening. Got the results back yesterday. Came back as 0.03 Happy about that, when I was told that I was in Biochemical Remission in February (which was harder to take than the original diagnosis) I thought that...
hi guys I finished my Radiotherapy last week Thursday is almost a week and some few days and if drink alcohol is going to affect my treatment?
Hi everyone, I have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and I believe I am very lucky that my operation is booked for the 5th August. I am in full time employment, and my company are very supportive, I haven't been told by various people that...
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Having a tearful morning today. Diagnosed in Jan 2022 with locally advanced having also invaded two vertebrae and a rib. Having hormone treatment (Zoladex and Enzalutamide). This is making my ankles swell which my doctor says is fluid retention and has...
Hello all. Some of you have generously shared your journey with me. I will be starting mine soon, but before I do, I still have many more questions. If I understood my doctor correctly, my cancer is "stage 1," localized in the prostate. He said my choices...
Hi my name is banbeto I need some advice after you finish your Radiotherapy treatment what best sorft drink and tea is decaffeinated and orgage juice are the best for that?
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