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My husband is on hormone treatment and will have radiotherapy when the cancer has shrunk. He’s on a waiting list to see the oncologist for a first appointment with them at Sheffield. At what point should we chase up the appointment and ask where he is...
Hi I’m Ian I’m new to this group, I’ve had prostate cancer since 2016 , had it removed. Been fine up until July 24 . But now my psa is rising fast so I’m down to start chemo in the next couple of weeks
Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, thankfully for now im gleason 6 and decided to go on active surveillance (hopefully the right choice) I have no symptoms at present and on no medication, I drive a fire appliance, a motorhome...
Hi there just wondering if anyone has had a loved one with the above, mine has been diagnosed with prostate cancer Gleason 4+3 spread to his bladder mesorectal, seminal sacs abdominal lymph nodes, and a 30cm para aortic lymph nodes I just wanna know if...
Anyone had poor experience with codeine as pain relief? My husband is prescribed paracetamol and codeine; codeine dose increased a week ago. He's experiencing episodes of shakiness, cold/clammy, low body temp, fluctuating high to low BP and head feeling...
Hello all, recently joined at 3am as going through the process of seeing if I have PC. I'm 49 years old and live in West Sussex. My father had Prostate Cancer in late 50's and had a Prostatectomy and my grandfather died with, rather than of Prostate...
For people starting treatment keep doing what you have been doing. Finished hormone treatment 6 months ago, 20 sessions of RT one year ago. 63 years old had been a Park Runner for five years before this and during Hormone treatment added 25% to my best...
I was diagnosed approx 6.5 tears ago and have had various drugs. The last one being Prostap 3, which I have had for approx 2 years. My PSA has now risen to 17.5 and I am being advised that I now need to move onto Abiraterone plus Olaparib.Has anyone had...
Hi everyone, This is my first post but I have been reading posts and advice here for around 6 months and could do with some people's thoughts on my current situation. Firstly, a summary of my journey so far. APRIL 2023 seen my GP as was having a weak...
My timeline progress (see my bio) may be of interest to others on a similar ‘journey’ - I’ve found similar posts useful in helping me gauge where I am and where I am headed!
