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Hi just had the news Firmagon is no longer working for my Dad. Testerone is confirmed low and PSA 42. Consultant is now considering chemotherapy. Can anybody share their experiences of what other treatments are available once HT has stopped working...
My dad had his results today. The prostate cancer has spread to his spine, bone's. They have given him some pills and( injections to give to Dr) They said to try and slow the spread. Pain killers,if e needs them. The cancer is all down his spine and in...
I have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer 3 4. Am going on hrt and injections followed in 2 months by radiotherapy. Do I have to follow a diet and are there any foods to avoid?
Hello I am taking Zytiga with Prednisolone 5mg. Started taking the tablets on 15th December 2021 I also have 3 monthly injections of Prostab DC3. The last two months my blood results on my liver have been increasing. I am now having weekly blood test...
I had robotic surgery last week and have been out from hospital over the few days. The first day following procedure was really painful as I barely slept the night. I am informed that the procedure was successful and await the outcome of pathology report...
Hi I’ve just been diagnosed with low grade prostate cancer. PSA - 5.6 (April) MRI - PI-RAD - 4 (May) Biopsy - 17 samples - 2 cancerous (May) Glesson 3 + 3 (hard 6) - Grade 2 I’m 54, in good physical shape and have no symptoms. The MRI doesn...
Hi, Has anyone got any hints n tips for pump usage post prostatectomy? Blueish tinge, lack of sensation, cold feeling in penis. We have been suffering with these issues when using the pump/rings. I have been on sildenafil 20mg and am now on tadalifil...
Is it harmful to continue having sex when undertaking HT? I’m told HT is designed to reduce testosterone. I’ve not had RT yet.
Hi Can anybody help me to understand or explain a rise in PSA for me please. My Dad was diagnosed in October 2021 and started in Firmagon and Enzalutamide. He has temporarily stopped Enzalutamide due to side effects. PSA has been 1.1 but todays result...
Although there are now "gentle" methods of Prostate Surgery which may not result in ED; if it happens there are several NHS options for overcoming this - most Cancer patients would automatically qualify for any of these options , which may not be available...
