Newly diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

Still in a state of shock but need to choose a treatment option. I really don’t want urinary issues or ED. I would welcome comments from those who have been treated. Thank you. 

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  • Hello JohnnySeven

    Sorry to hear you have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I was also diagnosed with prostate cancer in Feb of this year. I have had hormone therapy, and I am currently on chemotherapy, and I am also taking steroid tablets. I have not had any urinary issues although I tend to go to the toilet more than usual. I have just adjusted my diet to ensure that my bowels are empty by the time I go to bed. I drink a lot of lemon water. Urinary issues are probably more complicated with age. I am in my early 50's, but someone in their 70's or 80's might have a tendency to have urinary problems.

  • Thank you for your reply Adebo. Sorry to hear you are going through this too. 

  • Hi Johnny sorry to hear about your diagnosis I too have recently been diagnosed with Advanced Metastatic prostrate cancer which is widespread in my bones and lymph modes. Started a hormone therapy treatment with degarelix which after initial treatment of two injections is an injection each month which will be a lifetime treatment. Seems to be working for myself PSA down from1953 to 444. Also due to start Enzlutamide tablets and Bisphosphonates for my bones. Only Urinary problems that I have experienced is a tendency now and then to urinate a lot more during the night time. Found a face to face meeting with my Urology Specialist nurse to discuss results of tests and treatment going forward to be very helpful. Initial diagnosis is a shock to the system and can feel overwhelmed with jargon and treatment options.

  • Hi Freddy, thank you for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate that. It sounds like you’re dealing with quite a bit. My PSA is 10.1 and the cancer is localised to my prostate, although I have a bone scan on Monday that may change that assessment. 

    Good luck with your treatment going forward and getting your PSA way down. Thanks again. 

  • No problems Johnny my GPs and treatment team have been very good and knowledgeable and the information they have imparted has been a great help. Good luck to you also sir fair winds my friend.

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