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Hi Lovely People We have an appointment on Friday with our urologist, who gave hubby his biopsy. We have just had a phone call from the hospital saying we now have an appointment with the oncologist tomorrow too. They would of had the psa results...
First off can I just say that this site has kept me from falling to pieces so many times in the last couple of months. Thank you to everybody that contributes to it. I find so much hope and a calmness in reading all of the posts. Hubby diagnosed 2 months...
Just an update, my husband has now caught covid whilst in hospital.
Hello all. Ive just been diagnosed with possible prostrate cancer. I had a yearly blood test which showed my psa had risen to 5. The next day my doctor phoned me and made an appointment that afternoon for a rectal exam. Two days later i recieved a...
Ido all my thinking crying and deliberating in the early hours when the house is quiet and I know each case is different and people are on different paths but knowing that a stranger you may never meet feels your pain and can so empathy is amazing as...
Hello My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer six months ago. He is 53 years old. He had a very high PSA and glees on score of 9. He is on hormone treatment and a hormone study called Proteus. . He suffers with side effects of mood swings, extreme...
Hi I was wondering if anyone had had experience of Radium 223. I would be grateful for any feedback. Thanks.
I had a radical proctectomy about 2011 PSA 11.1 a 9 on the Gleason scale after that I had 2 yrs free then it came back two lots of hormones and a 6wk dose of radiotherapy over 10yrs that killed it for a while 3yrs now it back again and moving quicker...
Hello all, I have recently been given a date for a bone scan. Will I be able to drive afterwards? I know it’s a daft question but I need to organise transport if I am unable to drive. Thank you in advance. Take care everyone.
Hi every one ,I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer which has spread to the lining of the rectum .The pain in my anus is really bad ,its like having a red hot poker stuck up my bum oooocha . I will be starting my radio therepy soon and am concerned...
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