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When discussions arise regarding the process of the surgery pertaining to "nerve preserving" or not , it has been said that by carrying this out, runs an increased risk of not removing infected tissues. The cancer in my prostate is apparently only on...
So LH had his telephone appointment with his urology consultant last week. Apparently the urodynamics showed a severe blockage and significant urine retention (220cc). Therefore the consultant considered a TURP was necessary and he is now on the waiting...
Hi all, Had my Radiotherapy Planning Scan recently all went well in regards to Bladder and Bowel preparation and the scan itself but wasn't exactly what I expected as didn't come away with any tattoos... I was told after the scan that it is SGRT ...
My 84-year-old Dad had an advanced prostate cancer with spinal and pelvic metastases diagnosis in 2024. Gleason score 9. He has been receiving hormone injections every three months and was doing well initially. In October 2025 his PSA began to rise slightly...
Hi all, Well, I'm 18 months since diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer. Since then I've lost my 40 year old son to a heart attack, my 25 year old has B-cell Lymphoma cancer that has returned, we sold our business and moved house, got a frozen shoulder...
Maybe this isn't the place to talk about it, but the possible long-term effects of external beam RT are weighing on my mind. I wonder if I ruled out radical prostatectomy too readily. This is navel-gazing of the worst kind, but I'd like to hear from...
Age 53, PSA 3.76, MRI pT3a and biopsy confirms PC, Gleason 4+3. Now awaiting a bone scan, I’m told it is precautionary but since this started a few weeks back it seems my aches and pains are now doing overtime. Don’t really know what I want to ask to...
hi I've recently finished my chemotherapy and im now on darolutamide tablets and 3 monthly Decapeptyl hormone injection. im just enquiring if anyone is on the same treatment as im getting alot of pains in my legs a little like the feeling you get when...
Hi, I am Mike, 78 years old , fit,no serious illnesses ever, BMI 23 and recently felt the need to pee frequently. So in mid November 2025 asked doctor for a PSA test. (I have been with the same practice for 40 years, and have minimal medical records)...
2 days ago I went for my scan and marking appointment prior to starting prostate radiotherapy, but constipation in the colon prevented a clear "view" to set the markers. I was sent away with laxatives and a new appointment made 7 days later. Nothing...
