Hi JB729, We're just a bunch of folks who have been in similar situations to you and therefore have some idea of what you are going through and what you need. You're more than welcome.   ... View more

Great. Glad to hear it. Please let me know how it goes.   -sch ... View more

Hi JB729,   I am very sorry to hear about the diagnosis. I haven't had prostate cancer, but I've posted up some links to some information on prostate cancer. Perhaps these might help prepare you for questions to ask.   https://www.cancer.org.au/about-cancer/types-of-cancer/prostate-cancer/ https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/prostate-cancer/questions-ask-health-care-team   Best of luck! -sch ... View more

Hi Albundy21,   I've never really taken anything to treat the neuropathy symptoms.  I guess I just lived with it. I had it in both hands and feet. I can't tell you how many plates and glasses I've dropped and smashed. Over time the symptoms grew weaker. I still have to be careful if I'm walking on hot ground in bare feet, because I won't necessarily be able to feel how hot the ground is under my feet. So I make sure I test how hot the ground is before walking on it.   I think that the severity of the neuropathy is going to vary a lot person to person due to factors like, where they are in their treatment,   I found that walking helped lessen the effects of the neuropathy.    Also, have a browse through here. https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/after-cancer-treatment/coping-with-side-effects-after-treatment/tingling-or-numbness-in-hands-or-feet/   -sch ... View more

Hi Wills, I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad. I am sure, that for your father, the most important thing, was that he knew that you loved him. I'm sure that was more of a comfort to him than anything else. That he knew he was loved. Have you considered seeing someone to help you deal with the loss and grieving process?   -sch ... View more

Hi DI1977, I'm very sorry to hear of your partners diagnosis.  It's a very difficult time.   NHS is I believe the UK based public health system. CancerCouncil is an Australian based organisation, so you probably won't that many people who are based there as you would on website based in the UK. If I've got this wrong, please let me know.   -sch   ... View more

Hi Claire,   It's great to have you back. Did you get much of a chance to do some sight seeing in Hawaii? How long were you over there for? I trust you kept us in mind while you were lazing on the beach??   How long do you have to stay on the medication for? Sounds a bit awful. You don't always have to be positive on here. If you can't be negative here, then where can you be negative?   I'm still delaying going in for more surgery. Other than that, all good here.    -sch   ... View more

Hi PhilPepper, Yes, I agree, the whole situation stinks and it's a crappy place to be. But don't give up keeping us posted how the whole thing is going for you. It has made, if not enjoyable, an enlightened read. I, for one, am looking forward to hear how you overcome the obstacles before you.   -sch   ... View more

Hi, Yes, if you are in pain definitely ask for some pain relief. Good luck with the colonoscopy. When is that scheduled for?   -sch ... View more

Hi Joey19, I'm sorry to hear this. While I haven't had breast cancer, I'm sure someone will be along soon who has.   Have you tried calling the hospital or seeing your doctor to make sure that everything is OK?   -sch ... View more