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I had my prostate removed on the 14/06/2021 when I was 54, the operation was a complete success my cancer was contained and no signs of any spread. I was not expecting how hard the recovery period was going to be, I had 10 weeks off work and did not feel...
Hello to all here just joined this forum first forum I have ever joined was diagnosed with prostate cancer 3 months ago since with many tests it has spread to pelvic bones presently on tablet chemo steroids & a 4 weekly hormone jab does all...
hi folks if you are taking bicalutamide for prostate and you stop for one day and you drink wine on that day it will affect you ? just a day and you start you dose the next day it will be a problem or not thanks
Found this forum very helpful Please can anybody advise of time schedule for return to work following removal of prostrate I am conscious of having lengthy time off work
My husband was diagnosed with prostate and bone cancer nearly 2 years ago, during lockdown. We have been quite isolated during that time as we are both vulnerable. 3 weeks ago he had an op to consolidate his femur as he was in quite a lot of pain. It...
Hi, I’m a 50 year old with a strong family history of prostate cancer (father, uncle, grandfather and great uncle) often at a young age (in their 40s) so I’ve had my PSA tested since I turned 40. It’s been 0,5 for years until it went to 2 in 2018...
Diagnosed T2; Gleason 3+4 ; initially active surveillance changed to hormone treatment 11/21 +Radiotherapy scheduled to begin 8/3/22. Telephone call today to say Radiotherapy delayed for 2 weeks.Is this a common occurrence?
Hi anyone doing psa monitoring during docitaxel chemo in between cycles ? Mine seems up & down . It’s down at start then up just before the next chemo anyone else in same position? Thanks
I am now on the waiting list for surgery to remove prostate A very difficult decision but based upon specialist and gp discussions feel best for me at my age An exceptionally difficult decision and hope it’s the correct 1 Surgeon convinced me ...
So this is going to be a bit long but, I need to get this off my chest Then I have a question and would liek some feedback. Last year I swapped from the effective monthly injection to the 3 monthly injection after struggling to get my injection monthly...
