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I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer some four years ago at the age of 83 and was put on “Watchful Waiting”. Last September my PSA being 18 and having some problems urinating at night my GP prescribed “Tamsulosin” while the Consultant made another appointment...
Hi, I’m currently 4 months post RP. Continence fully back to normal. ED an issue. My biggest concern is that they found a greater than 3mm positive margin after pathology looked at the removed prostate. MARGIN STATUS - POSITIVE EXTENT (TOTAL...
After too long I have finally started a two pronged attack on the surgeon who didnt think me worthy of fully reading a hisgology report and therefor missed the possibility of prostatic metastases. I did this not only for me but for other patients who...
Hello all, I posted introducing myself the other day as my dad has just been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer at 67 last week, Gleason Score 5+5. I can’t thank everyone enough for the engagement on the post and all the support- it has really...
Hi everyone, It has been a while since I last posted on this forum but I occasionally drop in to have a look and familiarise myself with current posts. I thought it was time to share what might be considered good news for those families who have been...
Hi everyone, can anyone help with this. We saw the urology consultant last Monday, confirmed Gleason 9 (4+5), no spread to lymph nodes or bones found on CT or bone scan. Prescribed Bicalutamide for 21 days, and told to contact my GP to arrange ADT injections...
Just joined this great forum. My PSA test was 57,2 weeks later it was 58. I had a DRE which the doc said felt abnormal. After seeing the urology nurse iam being sent straight for a CT scan before anything else. Is this normal? Sorry if iam a bit vague...
Hi All I completed my 20 days Radiotherapy at the beginning of December and am currently having 3 monthly PROSTAP injections as my ongoing treatment. Ive just been diagnosed as Slightly Anaemic, which the HT jabs can cause. Has anyone else had this...
My TWOC is scheduled for 30/04/2026. I'm super-nervous and I can't believe I'll have the catheter removed and waltz out of Urology after 6 hours with no problems. I think incontinence could be an issue for a while, so I wonder if anyone can tell me...
I was diagnosed early December 2025 with Aggressive Metastatic Prostate Cancer and have (20.04.26) had a channel TURP. I'm on Decapeptyl injections and Abiraterone with Radical Radiotherapy starting in August 2026. I'm sadly having to cope with this on...
