Experiences with

Laser therapy

It's been a while since I've posted. But wanted to offer a note of encouragement for those here that have oligometastatic prostate cancer. I was diagnosed in 2015 (227 PSA, Gleason 8, 1 MET in the spine) and still going strong. After years of hormone therapy, 6 rounds of chemo

I have been on Lupron since June 2022. September 2023 Abiraterone and 5mg of prednisone was added. Psa was 19 in Sept and dropped to 1.26 as of Jan. 11 2024. Since going on Abi when I get a monthly Lupron shot I have trouble sleeping that first night and mild flu like symptoms the next day. I have agreed

Hello you supporting People. I am on Lupron since seven months. I try to be serious about rather heavy weightlifting. In the beginning of my ADT journey my achilles tendons were sore. Then pain moved to anterior knees and lately to my all four clavicular joints and refering to my neck.This is really

I'm 67 and have had anxiety since menopause. I don't do hrt and haven't taken natural supplements. My anxiety comes and goes and is exacerbated by histamine in pollen season and possibly low oestrogen ongoing. Constantly light headed and sob intermittently and can't make arrangements in advance as each

hi guys. I have a really large ovarian cyst. A whopping 30cm. I was originally told it was most likely cancer until I had a CT scan which confirmed it was not cancer. I also have some fluid on my pelvis. I’m booked into have surgery on the 13th and I am absolutely riddled with fear. I’m currently a size

Greetings. I had a radical prostatectomy that failed and then salvage radiation therapy that appears to have failed as well. A recent PSMA PET scan showed no signs of recurrent prostate cancer or metastases. By way of background: NOV 2010 - Dx at age 52; positive DRE, Gleason 3+3, PSA 5.0; prostate

I'm just starting my journey which will involve ADT and RT. The RT is scheduled to happen in early July and ADT to start soon. No spread according to Pet scan. Gleason 4+4 and PSA 7.9. Absolutely no symptoms whatsoever, feeling good for a 65yo. RO doesn't seem to be in any hurry. I have a few important

I’m doing a HRT FET this month with transfer booked for Friday. Just wondering what others experience is regarding timescales. My clinic told me to start progesterone on Saturday which means my transfer will be on day 7 of progesterone. Previously I’ve had transfers on day 6 so thought this was odd.

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in Dec 2018. My form of Parkinson’s has a huge psychological element that many of you can relate to. It’s obvious because of how quickly I progressed while I was getting diagnosed . My Dad who was my best friend and business partner died unexpectedly in 2013, which destroyed

Hi, I've been taking Zoladex since October and have been having quite a few side effects recently. Aside from the more medical ones I've been struggling emotionally by not feeling like myself. Has anyone got any tips for that side of things? Also wanted to ask if people have any tips for the beauty side

Hello 😊 Please could I have some help with interpreting my 2nd lot of thyroid results? They are 8 weeks after the first as kindly advised on here. Please can I also get some advice on possible next steps? Apologies this is so long but wanted to share as much detail as possible to save anyone having

Hello - I am so grateful to have found this group as I have felt alone given this disease is rare and even the health care professionals are not aware of it. I've detailed her journey which may help others trying to get a diagnosis. In 2019 my Mum's speech became slurred (only the family at this

just started Erleada with my ADY, I enjoy pot daily, anyone else smoke pot and are on the above. No side effects yet!!!

Hi there, I'm new to this and I apologise in advance for the essay but I'm struggling with this and would appreciate some advice. I'm almost 54 been taking hrt for 3 years. Was first put on trisequens but was told by someone I shouldn't be on that while still having periods. Anyway having seen another

I have been using Wellreds Coronet for two years. I sleep extremely well since I started using it ( I had terrible sleep problems for years ). Worth every penny ! I use their preset program 2 x/day

Trying to decide between prostatectomy and radiation (I understand if there was recurrence, I would have to do radiation and ADT) Is surgery the best chance to avoid ADT altogether Also, can anyone recommended a Surgeon at MD Anderson I also have urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate, I

I am 7 years post full gland HIFU surgery. Quality of life remains good. I've been off ADT all this time. PSA has been slowly rising and hit 2.8. My urologist put me on finesteride. It prevents the conversion of T to DHT. Five weeks after starting on it I experienced an onslaught of dental problems.

I have been suffering from overheating since I had covid in 2022, thought it was my HRT tablets but wasn't (doctor has since taken me off them, another story) and has gotten worse over the period from then until now. I start sweating no matter what the weather or temperature is day and night, I can

An interesting preprint paper re liothyronine. (Apologies for SHOUTING - using capitals - but I usually try to copy exactly.) [i]Thyroid. 2023 Sep 19.[/i] [i]doi: 10.1089/thy.2023.0135. Online ahead of print.[/i] [i]PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF A DOUBLE-BLIND RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL EVALUATING THE

Hi everyone, I had a full hysterectomy two years ago and I've been having a bit of trouble getting my HRT right since. My latest results are attached but I'm confused as to whether my Beta Oestadiol level means my HRT (100mg patches) are working or not? I've been on them for about two months but they've