Hi Theresa, So sorry to see your dad has also passed away. We spoke a couple of times and were in similar positions. My dad passed away just before Christmas. Hope you and your mum are doing ok Lisa x...
Thank you all for your lovely thoughts and kind words. Lisa...
Hi all, Haven't posted on here for almost a year. Unfortunately my dad lost his battle with this cruel disease yesterday. He fought for just over 5 years from diagnosis and was the bravest person I...
We haven't as yet, tho I'm going to mention that today. Looks like it's had positive results for many....
Thanks Jerry, LupronJim and Garry & Beth. You're support means a lot. Lisa...
We certainly do Theresa! We're back at the hospital tomorrow. Dad has only had his HT injections and low dose steroid treatment fir the past 3 months as he's had everything available so far. A...
Hi Theresa, Not sure what your dad has had prior to chemo. Tho my dad started on enzalutimide which controlled things for quite some months. Wishing you and your dad well Lisa...
Thanks for replies. Yeah dads got bone mets to his lower back, pelvis and femur. He had radiotherapy in the summer for the one on his lower back as he was in a bit if pain. He's doing ok, tho really...
Hello All, And Happy New Year! It's been a long time since I've posted on her, just wanted some advice and support really. To refresh, my dad was diagnosed with advanced pc in 2010 with a PSAof 1100....
My dad also G9 How did he find out while having tests and scans for a hip replacement (which is what Dr's thought was causing pain). Hospital sent a letter to GP to say PSA was 245. GP failed to read...
Still remember your comforting words when my dad was dx 2.5 yrs ago. So glad you are doing well Alf Lisa...
Thanks for replies, dad is currently still having degarelix injections (4weekly) so thinking that possibly zytiga will probs be our next step? Initially Dr wanted him to have 10 chemo sessions but...
Hi all, Looking for some much needed advice. My dad has had 4 rounds of chemo (docetaxel) due his 5th on Friday. PSA was before chemo 299 and spiked to 624 after first couple of sessions. Dr told us...
Special lady/Passages, Thank you both so much for replies, it means a lot. I have myself armed with a few more facts, feeling more positive and will speak to him in the next couple of days. Shar,...
Hi Shar, It's a comfort just knowing we're not alone. Yeah you're right, it's just so hard. Dad is the hub of our family and always just gets on with things and never complains. We're in...
Thanks all, Raddad (bud), can you give me some info on your experience with zytiga. The only info we were told was by a very morbid doctor (we swiftly changed) who said it would only give him 4...
Thanks for replies, dad is 64. I will look into the treatments you mentioned above. Thanks so much Lisa...
Hi all, I haven't posted on her for a while, but I'm in need of some advice please. Just to recap, my dad was diagnosed in Oct 2010 with advanced pc with a PSA of 1100 (yes you read it right)! and a...
The last bone scan he had was just before diagnosis which confirmed that it had spread outside the prostate though they haven't done one since. Not sure if they do more?? We are clinging on to the...
Hello everyone, Haven't posted for a while but just wanted to update and ask for advice again. Had hospital appointment with dad again last week, PSA has come down to 326 and although still very...
Thanks Ed, that's kinda what we were thinking x Lisa...
Thanks for replies, I have at last spoken to the hospital who said after dad's consultant for his brittle bones had noticed high psa he sent a letter to dad's GP recommending referral to uroligist....
Hi everyone, I've not posted for a little while but could really do with some help and advice. Dad's now into his 3rd month of HT treatment for advanced PCa and currently doing well. We have been...
Will Thanks for posting your story. My dad has recently been diagnosed and he too is G9. So nice to hear positive outcomes. My dad is very positive an just had 2nd lot of HT injections. So far so...
My dad had some pain with pelvis/hip and femur as it has spread. Dad said it was a constant dull ache, he took anti-inflamatory tabs daily as he was due a hip replacement opp so we had assumed the...
Old Sailor, My dad has just started on HT just over a month ago and though i'ts still early days, So far so good. Apart from initial sore tummy from injections and 1 hot flush he has been absolutley...
Hi everyone, If possible I would like to ask a huge favour of you all. After coming away from hospital app on friday, mam and dad were a little worried and a bit less positive than last time. Think...
Thanks for quick replies. I was can't beging to describe the feeling in the 'pitt of my stomach' I got when opening them, (though I guess you will understand). It never ceases to amaze me how strong...
Just got back from the hospital. Obviuosly biopsy confirmed prostate but doctor scored dad at 9. we knew it would be high but just looking at other peoples signatures, cant find any quite as high....
Hi Chris, I can't offer much advice as I too am new on here as my dad has just been diagnosed week before last with PC. Just wanted to say 'thinking of you' as the waiting is just the worst part of...
Thank you all for your kind words and support especially Sheldon AKA sleepless, your words gave me much comfort and helped me to put some things into perspective and for that, I thank you. x English...
My dad is due to go for his biopsy tomorrow 11/11 @ 11am! lol. Just wondering what we should be expecting? we came away from our initial meeting with urologist last week feeling fairly positive, and...
Thanks for advice, Dad is 62 and is currently well with no apparent symptoms other than pain from his hip which was due to be replaced next month. I read somewhere that tablets to stop a 'flare up'...
Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and desperatley need some help and advice. My dad has just this week been diagnosed with prostate cancer (although has to go for a biopsy to confirm on thurs) as...