Search
Search
About
Log in
Join
Experiences with
Conformal radiotherapy
Posts
Communities
3,723 public posts
Filter results
I would like to update my dad's situation (type 4 prostate cancer and bone metastasis) - LIMA PERU
Good afternoon, I thank everyone for the answers you gave me in my previous post. I would like to update my dad's situation (type 4 prostate cancer and bone metastasis) perhaps it will serve someone's experience later and your advice will help me a lot. The medications you take: Omeprazole 7 AM Predisona
Good afternoon, I thank everyone for the answers you gave me in my previous post. I would like to update my dad's situation (type 4 prostate cancer and bone metastasis) perhaps it will serve someone's experience later and your advice will help me a lot. The medications you take: Omeprazole 7 AM Predisona
DiegoFerruaPE
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Next steps after radiotherapy
Hi, In Oct 2023, My dad's MRI revealed that cancer had spread to few vertebral bones and has reached a rib bone. He got a PET scan and then underwent ~20 days of radiotherapy in Nov 2023. But his doctor has not asked him to do any follow-up tests after the radiotherapy ended. Is this the norm? Should
Hi, In Oct 2023, My dad's MRI revealed that cancer had spread to few vertebral bones and has reached a rib bone. He got a PET scan and then underwent ~20 days of radiotherapy in Nov 2023. But his doctor has not asked him to do any follow-up tests after the radiotherapy ended. Is this the norm? Should
QuestionsAbtMyDad
in
Prostate Cancer Network
6 months ago
Cyproterone and Blood Pressure
I am currently on LHRH hormone therapy in preparation for radiotherapy followed by HDR brachytherapy for my locally advanced PCa, T3a Gleason 8, no visible mets fortunately. I have been suffering from quite unpleasant hot flushes which have shown no signs of going away. I discussed this with my consultant
I am currently on LHRH hormone therapy in preparation for radiotherapy followed by HDR brachytherapy for my locally advanced PCa, T3a Gleason 8, no visible mets fortunately. I have been suffering from quite unpleasant hot flushes which have shown no signs of going away. I discussed this with my consultant
tunybgur
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!
Log in
or
Join
Restart
I completed couch to 5k a few years ago & loved the experience - I was then addicted to running, to the freedom, how it helped clear my mind, distressed me, made me fitter, I could go on . However in November 2022 I got the worst news ever- I had cancer - by December 25th I was laid in hospital after
I completed couch to 5k a few years ago & loved the experience - I was then addicted to running, to the freedom, how it helped clear my mind, distressed me, made me fitter, I could go on . However in November 2022 I got the worst news ever- I had cancer - by December 25th I was laid in hospital after
MissTwiggy
Graduate
in
Couch to 5K
6 months ago
WHAT ARE THE CURRENT EFFECTIVE SALVAGE TREATMENTS IN CASE OF A REOCCURRENCE IF YOU HAVE HAD SBRT,IMRT, WITH PLACEMENT OF GOLD BARS?
It appears that if you had SBRT or like myself IMRT and you were given
gold markers
you cannot do any of the following
salvage treatments in case of a reoccurrence
: Proton therapy, Hifu, Tulsa Pro , Etc. Is this true???? Again a significant fact left out before treatment...
In addition
It appears that if you had SBRT or like myself IMRT and you were given
gold markers
you cannot do any of the following
salvage treatments in case of a reoccurrence
: Proton therapy, Hifu, Tulsa Pro , Etc. Is this true???? Again a significant fact left out before treatment...
In addition
JWS13
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Alone and Surgery 03/01/2024
Hello All, I am 60 on the 1st January 2024 and I am having an upper lobectomy 2 days after. Cancer was picked up by the targeted lung cancer team initiative CT scan and confirmed by PET scan, luckily it seems to have been picked up early and not spread elsewhere I live alone and don't have a support
Hello All, I am 60 on the 1st January 2024 and I am having an upper lobectomy 2 days after. Cancer was picked up by the targeted lung cancer team initiative CT scan and confirmed by PET scan, luckily it seems to have been picked up early and not spread elsewhere I live alone and don't have a support
xinte60
in
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
6 months ago
5 day blastocyst - negative results 9dpt
hi all, I had cancer when I was 25 and had my eggs frozen before I started treatment. I only managed to freeze eggs. After treatment against the odds I fell pregnant naturally. My daughter was born 2016 and after that had to finish chemo and radiotherapy which put me into menopause age 27. fast forward
hi all, I had cancer when I was 25 and had my eggs frozen before I started treatment. I only managed to freeze eggs. After treatment against the odds I fell pregnant naturally. My daughter was born 2016 and after that had to finish chemo and radiotherapy which put me into menopause age 27. fast forward
hephar
in
Fertility Network UK
6 months ago
HT weight gain
My husband will be starting hormone therapy <HT> prior to radiation treatment <RT>.The weight gain associated with HT is a concern. Any suggestions? Any medication available to assist with weight loss during HT? Inquisitive One
My husband will be starting hormone therapy <HT> prior to radiation treatment <RT>.The weight gain associated with HT is a concern. Any suggestions? Any medication available to assist with weight loss during HT? Inquisitive One
Inquisitive_one
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Does anyone have experience of Radical Prostatectomy surgery or External Beam Therapy (with hormone therapy)?
Good morning, a fairly specific question: I had a HA in 2018 followed by single stent, diagnosis: Ischaemic heart disease, usual medication, rehab and all fine. In 2021 I was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory demyalinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), rare and little known condition - not related to the
Good morning, a fairly specific question: I had a HA in 2018 followed by single stent, diagnosis: Ischaemic heart disease, usual medication, rehab and all fine. In 2021 I was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory demyalinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), rare and little known condition - not related to the
ken-b
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
brain mets
My mom had a 13 mm brain met in July . She had the single beam one day radiation treatment and it continues to shrink. She started on evermolimus I know that’s misspelled . It didn’t work so she started xeloda. But only one cycle so not long enough to tell if it’s working . Today she a had a repeat
My mom had a 13 mm brain met in July . She had the single beam one day radiation treatment and it continues to shrink. She started on evermolimus I know that’s misspelled . It didn’t work so she started xeloda. But only one cycle so not long enough to tell if it’s working . Today she a had a repeat
Flower1513
in
SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer
6 months ago
Body jerking/spasms
Since finishing radiotherapy in August for lung cancer, I have these uncontrollable body jerking throughout the night, arms, legs, head etc. Also, twice now, I've fallen to the floor jerking on and off for nearly 30 minutes. I'm conscious, can hear things, but cannot stop the body movements. Has anyone
Since finishing radiotherapy in August for lung cancer, I have these uncontrollable body jerking throughout the night, arms, legs, head etc. Also, twice now, I've fallen to the floor jerking on and off for nearly 30 minutes. I'm conscious, can hear things, but cannot stop the body movements. Has anyone
olwman
in
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
6 months ago
Radiation therapy or Turp first?
Guys, I posted last week on this issue but looking for additional feedback. Appears my cancer is spreading after 5 years but also experiencing urination issues at same time. I met with urologist and he suggests Turp procedure. I meet with radiation oncologist next week. My question is has anyone experienced
Guys, I posted last week on this issue but looking for additional feedback. Appears my cancer is spreading after 5 years but also experiencing urination issues at same time. I met with urologist and he suggests Turp procedure. I meet with radiation oncologist next week. My question is has anyone experienced
3putt
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Help with getting a diagnosis
Hi all, I have been struggling for years now with symptoms of hypothyroidism. It’s all really come on over the last couple of years. My weight is out of control, I’m freezing all the time, my hair is dry and brittle, plus many other textbook underactive thyroid symptoms. I’ve been to the doctors
Hi all, I have been struggling for years now with symptoms of hypothyroidism. It’s all really come on over the last couple of years. My weight is out of control, I’m freezing all the time, my hair is dry and brittle, plus many other textbook underactive thyroid symptoms. I’ve been to the doctors
Punkyoungirl
in
Thyroid UK
6 months ago
Break from ADT or not?
Hi everyone, my Dad was recommended 18-24 months of Lupron/Zytiga/Prednisone after Radiation Therapy. We reached that time and MO said that is up to my Dad if he wants to continue the treatment or not. Lately my dad had high blood pressure over 200 and he ended up in ER, but now the blood pressure is
Hi everyone, my Dad was recommended 18-24 months of Lupron/Zytiga/Prednisone after Radiation Therapy. We reached that time and MO said that is up to my Dad if he wants to continue the treatment or not. Lately my dad had high blood pressure over 200 and he ended up in ER, but now the blood pressure is
Simonapo
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
6 months ago
Enlarged pelvic lymph node
Hello everyone. I’m in need of some advice please.. Has anyone received surgery/radiotherapy for an enlarged pelvic lymph node and still been receiving Olaparib along side this? Sending best wishes Lisa
Hello everyone. I’m in need of some advice please.. Has anyone received surgery/radiotherapy for an enlarged pelvic lymph node and still been receiving Olaparib along side this? Sending best wishes Lisa
Alfiepop
in
My Ovacome
6 months ago
Prostate cancer treatment and IBS
Dear Friends and Sufferers! I've been diagnosed with prostate cancer and have the option of removing the prostate or radiotherapy with or without hormone treatment. Can anyone out there who has experience of these offer advise on their impact on IBS and bowel function? At the moment, I've got IBS looseness
Dear Friends and Sufferers! I've been diagnosed with prostate cancer and have the option of removing the prostate or radiotherapy with or without hormone treatment. Can anyone out there who has experience of these offer advise on their impact on IBS and bowel function? At the moment, I've got IBS looseness
merve1
in
IBS Network
7 months ago
Locally Advanced PC - should I accept offer of docetaxel?
Hi I'm UK based, new to Health Unlocked and just starting to get to grips with the chats. I was diagnosed August '23 with locally advanced PV. Spread has occurred to a seminal vesicle and, very slightly, to a pelvic lymph node (Oncologist called it 'subtle') Gleason of 4+5. I immediately embarked
Hi I'm UK based, new to Health Unlocked and just starting to get to grips with the chats. I was diagnosed August '23 with locally advanced PV. Spread has occurred to a seminal vesicle and, very slightly, to a pelvic lymph node (Oncologist called it 'subtle') Gleason of 4+5. I immediately embarked
TsarskoMomche
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
Chronic fatigue
I'm 5 years out from lowdown down rectal cancer.I had chemo and radiotherapy prior to opp to remove the tumour, from about 6 months after treatment I suffer with chronic fatigue. I start every day late afternoon with with tiredness, big yawning, legs and knees weak and aching. Have to go to bed and
I'm 5 years out from lowdown down rectal cancer.I had chemo and radiotherapy prior to opp to remove the tumour, from about 6 months after treatment I suffer with chronic fatigue. I start every day late afternoon with with tiredness, big yawning, legs and knees weak and aching. Have to go to bed and
Fatigue123
in
Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
7 months ago
Sacral Insufficiency Fractures
Hi, I've just joined this online community, which feels like a good start! I was diagnosed with sacral insufficiency fractures following a scan in February of this year. My symptoms - excruciating pain and limited mobility - started in September 2022 only 3 months after the finish of my pelvic radiotherapy
Hi, I've just joined this online community, which feels like a good start! I was diagnosed with sacral insufficiency fractures following a scan in February of this year. My symptoms - excruciating pain and limited mobility - started in September 2022 only 3 months after the finish of my pelvic radiotherapy
Poir
in
Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
7 months ago
PSA analysis 6 months after radiation
In January I will be 6 months post radiation to the prostrate and complete pelvic area. I was on Lupron for 6 months - 1 month prior and 5 months post radiation. I also was on Casodex for one month prior to the start of Lupron to lessen the flare. At 3 months post radiation PSA and Testosterone were
In January I will be 6 months post radiation to the prostrate and complete pelvic area. I was on Lupron for 6 months - 1 month prior and 5 months post radiation. I also was on Casodex for one month prior to the start of Lupron to lessen the flare. At 3 months post radiation PSA and Testosterone were
Mgtd
in
Advanced Prostate Cancer
7 months ago
1
...
8
9
10
...
100
Next page
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Filter results
Clear filters
Posted in
All communities
Advanced Prostate Cancer
1036 results
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
359 results
My Breast Cancer Community
280 results
View top 10 communities
Sort by
Most Relevant
Newest