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Hi, I’m the wife of a 56 yr old young chap, that’s recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I’d just like to say, this group has been so helpful, My husband hasn’t been on here, it’s not his thing, he’s been up the shed, when he wasn’t having scans...
Hi all. I’m sure this is quite normal, but I am 18 days post surgery, and 3 days post catheter removal, and I have just passed quite a lot of blood the last time I went to pee. There tends to be a very slight trace when I start to pass urine, but...
Hi. I have been diagnosed with intermediate prostate cancer and I've been told that active surveillance is not a safe option for me. After lots of research and discussion I have decided to opt for the robotic assisted prostatectomy and I'm hoping to...
Well I developed a very nasty back pain running down from the right SI joint to my right hip and we all know that when you have Prostate cancer or any other cancer a new ache or pain is extremely worrying .Has it spread to my bones ? Eek !! . The pain...
Hi Everybody! I have joined this forum today as I have read many stories over the last few weeks that have reassured me, made me smile and made me more hopeful with regards my experience so far. In short I am hoping that I can get some of your opinions...
Hi everyone, Our most recent Community News blog features resources and tips from around the Community to help you if you're struggling to sleep. Read the Community News blog, "Awake and can't sleep?" here . We know many members in this group share...
Hi all I am now coming to the end of a four months wait for my first MRI scan. I had a urgent Face to Face meeting with my consultant. Talking about The MRI scan he asked ME did I want the scan if so he would set it up for an appointment ..as this...
My husband has just been diagnosed with prostrate cancer it’s his 3rd cancer and was 12 years in remission it’s really knocked him for six Been told it’s cure able but as you can imagine he’s so angry it’s like here we go again
I have been on Decapeptyl Hormone Injections (well I've had one). I remember before I had it the nurse told me that one of the side effects could be my waistline might get bigger. Well mine is getting bigger and bigger. I'm not putting on weight though...
3 years ago i was diagnosed with prostrate cancer my psa was 8.8 it is now 2.9 i refused treatment and treated my self by drinking pomegranate juice cranberry juice green tea broccoli and tomoto,s and cut down on dairy products, my last biopsy showed...
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