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Im laid on mh bed watching my beloved Leeds. Well trying watch as my head is trseem to move on. ying to get round what has happened to me. I do not know if it is normal but my whole being is consumed with anger directed at my surgeon and I have no idea...
Had a PSA test a few weeks ago which showed elevated levels. sent for MRI scan which showed two areas “of interest” booked in for prostrate biopsy today which scared the life out of me, then get a phone call an hour before the appointment saying they...
My wife was keen to try the Mounjaro slimming pens, however, she had a stroke 6 weeks ago and so has not progressed her thoughts. She is on the mend and is again considering seeing her doctor to seek advice. She is over weight but far from obese. Whilst...
Hi everyone. Had the first of my injections today. Feeling a little tender in that area, but apart from that, all went well. My next injection is 3 months time. Still keeping up with the Tamsulosin. All the best to everyone GedExe
My husband has been living with aftermath of a robotic prostatectomy since 2017. Initially the results were good, with a low PSA until it was revealed that some mere millimeter had evaded the surgeon. Radiotherapy followed, and.months of low.PSA scores...
Well, first appointment at Christie’s for a plan of treatment. Thought it would be with a consultant, not important enough I spose. We got a trainee nurse specialist. She was very nice though. but I am again confused about the treatment plan. I didn’t...
Hi everyone. please forgive if I make mistakes on using a forum I am not used to them. I am 66 years old and have recently been informed that my PSA results were over 9? I have had an MRI and that result was a 1cm patch left hand side with a number...
Hi all Initial PSA ( started at 4.56, G3-4, T2b but possible ECE ) after HD Brachy Boost ( ended Nov 25 )with 6 months Orgavyx was 0.03. Now been off Orgavyx 2.5 months and no hot flushes for a good month and nightly erections etc. todays psa up to...
Hi, can anyone give me advice on how you feel in the first month of taking prostap? My husband has his first injection next Monday, and at the start of June we are hoping to drive to Devon/Cornwall to visit friends. It’s a three to four hour drive, but...
Hello all. My name's Keith. I recently had brachytherapy procedure for prostate cancer and I also suffer with autism. MacMillans in Portsmouth have arranged for me to see a clinical psychologist with a view to CFT but there's a 16week waiting list before...
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