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I am now 10 days after my final prostate radiotherapy session (20 in total). I just can't help wondering if it has actually cured my cancer, as my consultant said it would. The worst part is now having to wait about three months for a blood PSA test and...
Nearly 2 years ago my husband was advised that his prostate cancer had advanced to the bowel and liver. He received 6 sessions of chemo (docetaxel)and in addition to the 3 monthly hormone jab he was also prescribed Darolutamide. It is apparent that the...
Hi my husband had a transperineal biopsy 14 days ago, bloody urine eased after 7/8 days. He’s concerned he is still getting watery blood in urine after having a poo…is this normal at this stage? (He is on blood thinners following stents for a blocked...
Just looking a bit of advice from anyone who’s been through something similar My dad is currently going through treatment for prostate cancer — he started hormone therapy at the end of December and is due to begin radiotherapy at the end of March. ...
Hello My husband had a follow up appointment with the oncologist today following 4 months of Hormone therapy (Relugolix and Aberaterone with steroids) for a locally advanced prostate cancer which does not have a high PSA count. His recent MRI scan has...
Hi, I was diagnosed with Prostate just over three weeks ago. To be honest, my head has been all over the place. I’m thankful that my daughter is dealing with things for me. I just don’t seem to be able to understand things. Is this a normal feeling or...
Hi All, how are you ? I've not been on here for a while apologises. so I have come to the end of my 2 year stint on the hormone injection and I cant be more happier. It not something that I cant say I enjoyed personally the side effects are different...
Hi My husband 79 has recently been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. No discernible symptoms, but was picked up because he had a very painful hip so was tested for this with his annual Diabetes blood test. His PSA was 440, which the hospital...
Hi I have lost my threat again. My dad has prostate biopsy booked in for tomorrow at 11 and he has podiatry booked in for 3.30. May I ask is this doable I'm worried he going to be in pain after it. He also has CT scan the next day it gone from...
I did hijack a post a couple of weeks ago and recorded a number of issues that I refer to as "episodes" that have raised their head in the past month or so. My profile outlines my diagnosis and treatment, after 20 RT sessions in September I continued...
