[Misc] Prostate Cancer

[sydney]

Christ. That's a lot to put on hold.

Last home game I met up with an old school mate who went through your same op a year ago and he was quite animated about 'retraining the bladder'. I guess if you can just drop all those liquids like that then, hasta la vista, maybe. If not, it would be instructive to know what type of liquid intake modification may be sufficient to minimize the night time need.

Oh, and heads up, I was told to f*** off back to my etchings after my last low PSA a year ago, but this thread reminds me I ought to proactively seek an update. Knowing my luck I'll be on the threshold and sent for biopsies again. But....it is what it is.

Best wishes to all you lovely boys. Up the Albion.

would you be surprised if i told you that 5 days post op i was in the local emptying my catheter bag into the bog in the gents much to the amusement of fellow patrons...?? you wouldn't be would you..?

 

[BNthree]

not looked at all of the pages on here (my bad). can you just request a PSA from your quack or do you have to be of a certain age ?

This charity has regular tests:

PSA Testing Events

pcaso.mypsatests.org.uk

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

For those wanting to learn more, there is a webinar on Tuesday "Busting prostate cancer myths"

Join us to hear from men with lived experience as we explore the truth behind common prostate cancer myths. Together with our Specialist Nurses, we'll be answering questions and offering advice on tackling difficult subject matters with your loved ones, ensuring they understand the facts. Together, we can help men understand their risk of prostate cancer and save lives.

You can register here: https://prostatecanceruk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-GWHY2kSQbSdAhQoCYP4NA#/registration

 

[AmexRuislip]

 

[AmexRuislip]

Men's Health Week 2023 | Healthwatch Brightonandhove

www.healthwatchbrightonandhove.co.uk

 

[AmexRuislip]

 

[worthingweird]

Had my biopsies at Worthing today and i have to say how great they were with me, cant praise them enough...

 

[AmexRuislip]

Had my biopsies at Worthing today and i have to say how great they were with me, cant praise them enough...

Please keep us updated

 

[AmexRuislip]

Symptomless dad's shock cancer diagnosis after nurse offered simple blood test

Kevin Saunderson's routine trip to the GP for a blood pressure check led to a diagnosis that changed his life.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Man of 47 diagnosed with PC after simple blood test
NO SYMPTOMS

 

[sydney]

Please keep us updated

that made me chuckle..

 

[AmexRuislip]

AI cuts treatment time for cancer radiotherapy

The technology will be offered at cost price to all NHS trusts in England, following successful pilot studies.

www.bbc.co.uk

For each patient, doctors typically spend between 25 minutes and two hours working through about 100 scan cross-sections, carefully "contouring" or outlining bones and organs. But the AI program works two and a half times quicker, the researchers say.
When treating the prostate gland, for example, medics want to avoid damage to the nearby bladder or rectum, which could leave patients with lifelong continence issues.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Check your risk in 30 seconds | Prostate Cancer UK

It's the most common cancer in men, but most men with early prostate cancer don't have symptoms. Find out about your risk now.

prostatecanceruk.org

 

[Van Cleef]

Check your risk in 30 seconds | Prostate Cancer UK

It's the most common cancer in men, but most men with early prostate cancer don't have symptoms. Find out about your risk now.

prostatecanceruk.org

Keep on bouncing A.R.
Like many others I've had prostate "issues". Great thread.

 

[weetle]

Thanks Mike.
I'm using the NHS squeezy app to do pelvic floor exercises everyday, which helps a lot.
My waterworks won't be the same as before PC, but it's all about, as you day retraining the Bladder.
Not to leave going until the last minute, as your Bladder has a memory.
If you need to go then go.
The downside is that when I've done anything exercise related, together with the fatigue, I get stress leaks, from the tiredness, not stress.
Just dealing with it

Have a look at hypopressive exercises. Helps strengthen the core and pelvic floor via diaphragm & breathing techniques.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Have a look at hypopressive exercises. Helps strengthen the core and pelvic floor via diaphragm & breathing techniques.

Hey thank you I will, sounds intriguing

 

[knocky1]

Hey thank you I will, sounds intriguing

You're being a great source of info, Amex (soon to be @American ExpressStadiumRuislip?).
Positive vibes, helpful and encouraging us to get checked.
I did Feldenkrais workouts last year and the pelvic clock might be good for you.
Trust your allotment is as beautiful as ever.

 

[AmexRuislip]

You're being a great source of info, Amex (soon to be @American ExpressStadiumRuislip?).
Positive vibes, helpful and encouraging us to get checked.
I did Feldenkrais workouts last year and the pelvic clock might be good for you.
Trust your allotment is as beautiful as ever.

Yeh cheers for that, its all about education I guess
Only have done minimal growing up allotment, due to my fatigue issues, so cannot let Mrs AR do all of work.
Just pots, runner beans, courgettes and the resident fruit bushes.

 

[knocky1]

Yeh cheers for that, its all about education I guess
Only have done minimal growing up allotment, due to my fatigue issues, so cannot let Mrs AR do all of work.
Just pots, runner beans, courgettes and the resident fruit bushes.

Sure It's looking beautiful and hope you can sit peacefully and block out all the jobs you want
to do.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Activity through cancer - Albion In The Community

albioninthecommunity.org.uk

I hope this helps some of you

 

[AmexRuislip]