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Not been on for a while. Im Just about 18 months in to my prostate cancer diagnosis. Gleason score of 9. I've been on the pace nodes trial and have had all my radiotherapy now. I'm taking Tamsulosin but also other medication for various issues....
Hi Folks I'm just over a year post surgery and just had my latest PSA result -still undetectable! Very happy that I am currently free of PC and, having had good histology results, increasingly optimistic that I may be permanently cured (I am typing...
Kept a wee kind of blog my op and the last two weeks , may help some others Tuesday 27th Dreading tomorrow , hopefully get it done , get the all clear and get back some normality Went to Costco and got some stuff but mind already on tomorrow . Early...
My partner who is 47 who I've been with for 18year and have a beautiful 4 year old girl with has just been told he has advanced prostate cancer. This is a huge shock because he had no symptoms until end of April/early May when he suddenly couldn't pee...
My Husband is in recovery after having his prostate operation and obviously I am relieved but there have been issues in our relationship and I would like to know how others cope Many Thanks Jane
Hi all - a little worried as chemo round 6 was scrapped due to high liver readings. Saw consultant yesterday and bloods taken. Ct scan and bone scan in progress. Hospital rang to say stop taking Darolutamide until bloods next Friday. Assuming this is...
How do medics react when treatment refused? Will they still help with monitoring spread, pain management etc or is it a case of "you've made your choice....."? I had intended to stay with my doublet HT meds at least while no obvious symptoms, but family...
My Dad was diagnosed with advanced prostrate cancer in 2015 and we were told it was symptom management from then. He has been amazing throughout his treatment. Last year he underwent some chemotherapy but it was stopped. He sleeps in a recliner chair...
Hi all, has anyone gone on to any particular diet since dispose treatment? I am 8 months into my journey and had brachy boost and just about to come off 6 months orgavyx. From around September I have changed my diet to 90% vegan and allow myself a weekly...
My other half has had his prostate removed a year ago but it wasn't completely successful, there were some cells left. He has now reached the level to get a pet scan, and he is extremely worried about the process, what they're going to find, the radiotherapy...
