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Hello, 77 year old male with MRI scan result of PIRAD 5, stage 3 B. Recently had biopsies and awaiting results. My question is at the appointment to discuss the results and treatment options, do I have to decide at the time or do I get a follow up appointment...
The histology report on LHs chips from his recent TURP is now live in the portal and no nasty surprises thank goodness. Interestingly it says that they are not sure if he is on ADT and if so it is inappropriate for them to give a Gleason score but in...
Hi, I’ve updated my profile having been misdiagnosed and also not having had - until very recently - a meeting with an oncologist. Having had my op in December believing the Gleason to be 7, given the histology now revealing an ISUP 5, Gleason 5+4,...
Just thought I'd share my latest PSA which I received at a face to face oncology appointment today. Its now 9 months post coming off hormone therapy In July 2025 (last 3 monthly Decapeptyl injection April 2025). My PSA is now 0.12 which is pretty low...
Peter r Just a short posting to give encouragement to fellow sufferers. I was diagnosed with organ confined intermediate prostate cancer, Gleason 7 4+3 in April 2024. I chose Radiotherapy with ADT and also had Spaceoar administered prior to RT. I...
My husband is back in hospital. An infection that has turned into sepsis is what caused hospital admission.He has had head chest and abdomen scans. The head scan shows prostate cancer metastasis in his neck at the base of his spine. Oncology say they...
2yesrs and 6 months after surgery, everything removed lymph nodes nerves semial sack , psa has risen 3 consecutive times now at 0.7 .Now referred to oncology, I know it is a small psa but my head is spinning, though I was done with all this shit but apparently...
Morning all My latest deceptacyl injection is due Wed. The pharmacy now tell me they can't get any.My oncologist secretary says use zoladex or prostap?Can I have prostap... after having been on it previously?I am ringing the surgery again tomorrow I...
Hi, i am now around 11 weeks post prostatectomy and thought I would share where I'm at, after 2 months off work I returned to my job as a courier,but stayed at the depot sorting and scanning,first day was a bit long ,full shift,so I cut that down by an...
Had my surgery on 2nd May. Was down for nearly five hours and all went well. I was in hospital for 2 days, as they could not get my pain under control. Coming up to 4 weeks post surgery and am doing ok. Starting to walk a bit further each time I go out...
