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I have recently been diagnosed with stress and urinary incontinence which is constant. I have been prescribed betmiga and tolterodine taken together. Anyone had similar. Experience?
Saw the consultant today for the biopsy results, Glason 3+4=7. Group 2 One out of the 18 samples showed cancer but the consultant has said I need to go and have another biopsy under general because the MRI which was Pirad 4 and the biopsy don't seem...
Hi, I have not been able to contribute to this forum as much as I would like, I have been on HT for 9 months ( injections and tablets) waiting for PSA to reach single figures . On the 21st February told it had reached 1.6 , and was put forward for RT...
Hi guys My SN are not returning my phone calls,, I wonder how meny other Urology / Prostant Cancer guys are getting the same problem. It seems to me that I am being left hanging out on the washing line. I will not say which NHS Trust/Hospital they...
Hi, husband aged 56 finished HD brachytherapy in mid January then 23 fractions of raiotherapy ( to nodes too). Previous diagnosis locally advanced prostate cancer, N0 T0 with gleason 3 + 4 = 7. Question please all you lovely people - he finished treatment...
Hello My husband is 53 years old and had his prostate removed last week. All went well just sore, catheter uncomfortable and tired. He is on a trial due to having high risk prostate cancer gleesen score 9. We just hope and pray the cancer will be...
I have just received my latest 6 monthly PSA test and it has increased once again, therefore I am a little concerned, should I be? I was diagnosed with prostate Cancer in 2006 after radio therapy treatment my PSA settled down over the next few years ...
Hi all can anyone advise me.Ive been told I'm to receive radiation treatment over 20 days in the month not including weekends.My problem is its a 70 mile round trip and as I'm the only driver I cannot afford the fuel cost I've looked on web. Any advise...
My partner was informed by the urologist he had advanced P.C ( entered lymph node’s & bone) put him on hormone treatment, the prescription is for 3years injection every 3 months. He has a PSA 134.8 … next appointment is 4th April with the oncology department...
Hi, I’ve posted here before. I have a strong family history of prostate cancer at a young age (40s and 50s). My PSA has been measured from the age of 40 (I’m now 50). 2011 - 2018: 0.5 to 0.7 2018: 0.6 to 1.8 2019: 2.0 2020: 2.0 2021: October...
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