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Wondering if anyone has had the same Hubby was diagnosed 8 years ago.with locally advanced prostate cancer Been on 3 monthly hormone injections since and all been OK Got told last week its now very aggressive and has spread to.his lungs and kidney...
he has appt with his Oncologist on 19/7/22 I would like your opinions please. I'm thinking,because he was contacted within two days of his scans,they have possibly found cancer in his bones??. He hasn't been examined or had any biopsies. I can handle...
My oh had a psa last October 26 bine mets , started on prosap next psa test results 3 month later gone up to 85 , put on degarelex, psa up 120 but testosterone level low now on chemo so scared consultant also mentioned a orchiectomy rarely done in pc...
Hi. New here. Husband diagnosed on Thursday. Gleason Score 9 Has reached wall of Prostate. Awaiting bone scan and Pet scan. We are stunned! He is only 51
Was referred to Urology in 2016 with PSA 7.1. Following MRI and Biopsy no cancer was found. Advised prostate was enlarged and have the usual water works issues. Since then been having PSA tests every 6 months. Score averaged around 4-6 over the period...
I have neen on hormone therapy for 18 months and my skin is getting much thinner, less elastic and generally much older looking. Has anyone else experienced this - and are there any supplements or ointments that could help please
Ive been on bicalutamide since my diagnosis just over 4 weeks ago, how has anyone else been effected by this. The last 2 weeks have been unbearable at times, feeling very unwell alot of the time, major dizzy spells, unable to even stand sometimes and...
Hi Lovely People Hubbys PSA on diagnosis 597, dropped to 7.95 after a couple of months on Firmagon Hormone Injections. After 3 rounds of docetaxel chemo PSA down to 1.41 No new bone mets and shrinkage on the ones that are there. Finished 6th chemo...
There have been a few chats about holiday insurance so thought I would add a little new information. I have T3B PC, the prostrate was removed just over a year ago. I also have high blood pressure and stage 3 Kidney issues. I have tried to get holiday...
I had robotic surgery on 11/5 and cathatar taken out on 20/5 since coming home had a constant leak from one of surgical sites and told its serous? I was severely constipated for 4 days last week so took laxatives up to Thursday 19, unfortunately...
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