Thank you for your replies, I remain positive to help my daughter but have to admit I am scared for her future. At the moment we are taking one day at a time. Spinal tap on the 18th when they have...
Hello, My 26 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with MS from her MRI scan (multiple high signal foci in white matter also similar in spinal cord brain stem clear). Lumber Puncher test in a...
Yesterday my father passed away, I would like to thank you all for the support and advice I have had from the from the people on this site. THANK YOU Theresa...
Hi, I haven't posted in a while, Dad has exhausted all treatment avenues and we were told he had weeks to live, after this diagnosis things picked up and he improved, started eating, life was...
Carol, so sorry to hear of Steve's passing, keeping you in my prayers...
Although Dad was given weeks to live about 6 weeks ago and was really unwell he remains positive and has never given up. This last 2 weeks he has improved so much, he is eating and drinking again,...
Hello Sue, You have been a rock through your husbands illness. Just wanted to let you know that something you said in your last post has helped me so much. "I know I tried right up to the end to stay...
Hello Sue, Just wanted to let you know you and Dave are in my thoughts, Dad continues to fight to live, doctors and pallitive care tell me he has exceeded what was expected to be his life expectancy....
Hello Phyllis, My Dad was diagnosed at the age of 79, with a PSA of over 300 and extensive spread, unfortunatly the radiation route wasn't an option for him, he was admitted into A&E because he was...
Hello everyone, As I said in a previous post my Dad has been given weeks to live, and is on pallitive care he still receives hormone injection and they have changed it to a new one just in case it...
Dad has just started on a different hormone injection called leuprorelin acetate we have been told that he has weeks and not months to live the oncology consultant dose not expect the new hormone...
Hello Dianne, I understand completely how you are feeling, I too am struggling to cope with the down hill slide my Dad has taken. I wasn't sure if I should post a reply to you but I feel I need to...
I beleive it is radioactive isotope but will have more information on the 30th. Dad was taken to his last appointment by a friend as I was unable to go. So I am not quite sure. all I know is that its...
Dad has had radiation to bone mets spine, shoulder, hip,and leg. Not at all well at the moment but we were told he would get worse before getting better. he is due to have a bone infusion on the 30th...
Sal so sorry to hear your sad news. Your in my thoughts and prayers...
Dad is home, walking better than before the hip operation. The fracture was caused by the cancer. He has be prescribed food supliment drinks as he has been struggling to eat for quite a long time,...
Dad was doing really well, sat in chair day 1, walking with 2 sticks day 3. but unfortunatly not so good today struggled to get out of bed, felt unwell until early afternoon, blood transfusion...
Hello My Hero, Dad has had one blood transfusion, the benifits for him was instant....
Hi, My Dad has had 4 weeks of Xtandi, I have not seen any improvement in his health, he gets very tired, and is suffering with sickness. Monday I was called Dad couldn't move. he was led flat in bed...
Dad has had his operation, pelvis/hip replacement plus strengthning to to right leg, so if the leg gets a fracture they have something to work with! He is doing well and was sat out today. Not sure...
Bad day for Dad yesterday, in so much pain unable to move right leg. It turns out he has a fractured Hip due to the cancer. we will Find out today if he will have partial or full hip replacement....
Hi Sal and Ted, Just wanted to say your in my prayers, I wish you both the strength to cope. Theresa...
Hi my Dad started on Xtandi just under 3 weeks ago, previously he has had 9 Docetaxel 3 weekly treatments and 2 jevtana. Dad also has 3 monthly hormone injections and has had radiothearpy to his...
Hello, Dad had 9 Taxotere treatments and then went onto Jevtana but after 2 treatments was told it wasnt working. He is now on Xtandi just wondered how soon do you see any results from this...
Susan, so sorry to hear your sad news, Bob was lucky to have you share his life and to help him battle the illness. I do hope you have family and friends to help you through this sad time. Theresa...
Hello, I thought I would post a quick update, Dad did get to try Jevtana he is having his last Jevtana treatment today. Oncology are amazed at how well he has tolerated chemo as it is not usual to...
Dad has had his blood test results today PSA is up a bit but the Oncology consultant is pleased with the results, said not many can tolerate 9 taxotere treatments and go straight onto Jevtana and...
Tednsal, Just wanted to let you know your in my thoughts and prayers. Theresa...
Hi everyone, Was sorry to see winmui has lost her dad. I do hope she is coping ok. My Dad is now on Jevetana, we have fingers crossed that he sees some good results from this treatment. he has had...
Winmui, so sorry to hear your Dad has lost his fight against Prostate Cancer, Please look after yourself. Theresa....
Hello Sal, So sorry to hear the news for Ted isnt great, just wanted to say thinking of you....
Hello Beth sorry to hear that Gary is having a rough time at the moment. Fingers crossed February is a better time for you both. xxx...
Hi Gunner, So good to hear your good news. Keep up the good fight, enjoy everyday. Your journey is inspirational thank you for sharing. Theresa...
David, Praying that this new development is nothing to worry about. fingers crossed. Keep fighting Theresa...
Hi, Thank you for your replies, I feel that we have become very restricted here, Oncology Consultat told me that Dad could have Zytiga or Xtandi but once you have had the one the other will not be...
Hi RangerTug, Thank You, Information greatfully received Theresa...
Hello Don I am also looking to get as much information about Xtandi as I can as this is the next treatment for my Dad. Dad has 3 monthly HT injections, this was great at the begining he was out and...
Hello Beth Yes it is cabazitaxel it is the same Chemo, the research I have done implies that it is a well tolerated drug. Dad has had very few side effects from the taxotere (Docetaxel), and quite a...
Hello, I just wanted to say that I am thinking of you at this difficult time, I will pray for you and your Dad. Theresa...
Hello Beth and Gary, Thank you for your reply, I have searched the internet but information on xtandi success just isn't out there. I am so worried we are coming to the end of treatment. The...
Hello, Dad is now on treatment 9 of 10 of Taxotere. Consultant says no to Jevtana for futher treatment it would be too hard to tolerate also it is being removed from the NHS drugs funding. Xtandi...
Hi winmui, Thinking of you and your Dad, I am travelling down a similar road with my Dad. Going to the consultant with Dad tomorrow was hoping that he would be able to give jevtana a try but it seems...
Hello Everyone Just thought I would express my disgust the NHS in England will no longer fund Jevtana from March 2015. Reason to expensive. A ‘last ditch’ drug for prostate cancer sufferers is to be...
Hello Lisa, My dad is in a similar position, PSA around 800 when diagnosed May 2013, he was put on hormone injections, had TURP op and Kidney stents. PSA went down to 20 but only for a short time...
Hello Everyone, Happy New Year wishes to you all. I am looking for some advice, Dad will have his 9th of 10 Taxotere treatments on the 15th December, his side effects have been slight PSA is now 500+...
Hello, I just wanted to say, My Dad was 79 when diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, with PSA in the range of 800. He was a fit health man walking 7-10 miles across country 2-3 times a week. He...
Hello Everyone, I thought I would share the good news on my Dads treatment on taxotere PSA is down to 300 from about 1000. He is eating much better, walking again and overall quality of life is so...
Hi, I am a daughter of a Prostate Cancer sufferer, My Dad is a very private person, he decides who he tells and we only talk about the cancer when he wants to. I like to keep on top of what is...
Treatment 5 Done, Dad has also had Radiothearpy to hip and pelvis and I must say he is doing great. Managed a 2 mile walk, pain much improved and he has put on a little weight. He has tolerated the...
Hello Deannakay, My Dad had a very short sucess time on hormone treatment, but some men have had great results so please don't be down hearted hope for the best. unfortunatly my Dad already had a PSA...