Prostap 3 DCS 11.25 mg

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Posted 18 May 2017 at 10:55

I had my latest (and first since salvage radiotherapy) prostap injection sub cutaneously in my belly this morning. I noticed on my way back from my GP surgery that there were damp stains on my shirt at the injection site. Does this mean some of the material has not been absorbed and therefore I should book my next appointment sooner than planned?

I always worry if the practice nurse has done the jab properly and it is so important to get it right. Sorry in advance if I am over thinking this. Ian.

Ido4

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Posted 18 May 2017 at 14:18

Hello Idol4,

I assume the nurse didn't do the injection through your shirt. Is it possible that the damp stains are only caused by the cleaning of your skin at the injection site?

I know it's easy for me to say don't worry so I hope some of the others will be along to reassure you too.

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

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Posted 18 May 2017 at 16:45

Hi Ian

Can't really help as I have only had one so far and that was in the shoulder. Why not ring the surgery and ask as I am sure that they will put your mind at rest.

All these things are a bit of a worry when it's a new treatment for you so perfectly understandable.

We seem to be treading a similar path.

All the best.

Kevan

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Posted 18 May 2017 at 17:21

Thanks for the replies Kevan and Johsan. I am probably too much of a details man and things like this worry me. You are right we seem to be on similar paths Kevan but with one or two significant differences. I started HT before salvage RT and unfortunately my PSA went up from 0.3 to 0.6 in less than two months which to be honest scares me. A more gentle rise would still be a worry but not so much as the rapid doubling time I was experiencing before HT. I was told by the oncologist that the negative margins I had post surgery were now a poor prognostic indicator due to the quick return of my PSA and the rapid doubling time. Only time will tell for us, in the meantime I intend to enjoy life as much as I can as I know you are trying to do too. Lang may yer lum reek springs to mind!, apologies in advance but some old Scots sayings are entering my mind from my past regularly.

Best wishes, Ian.

Ido4

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Posted 18 May 2017 at 18:00

I had a Prostap completely cocked up by a general nurse at my GP surgery.

I always insist on a qualified and experienced CNS prostate nurse to do mine and would suggest that as this is such an important matter, you create a stink and ensure you are given another just to make sure.

Best brother.

Bazza

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Posted 18 May 2017 at 18:16

Thanks Bazza, you have a point, every time I go into my GP surgery it's a nurse I have known for years but this injection seems to create a muddle with her. She always takes an age reading over the leaflet and saying what am I doing with this, I never remember how these work. This unnerves me a lot as I would have thought that there will be a fair number of men getting this injection (unless they are going elsewhere for their injection). She also seems to need reassurance about whether it is subcutaneous or intramuscular delivery. All in all it adds to my stress levels when I don't need that and it is, as you say, really important that it is done properly as we depend on this treatment controlling our cancer. I will contact my oncology specialist nurse about this.

I have been thinking about you today, I hope things are as good as they can be for you.

Best wishes, Ian.

Ido4

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