I was diagnosed with pc in 2010 Gleason 3+3 was told it was low grade and the least aggressive. 5years on and I am not suffering any symtoms other than a slow urine flow which I can live with, I've had 2 mri scans the first in 2012 showing a small tumor on the left hand side of my prostate, the second was this year and the tumor hasn't grown at all. My latest psa was 5.7 I've also had a bone scan recently which was all clear. I'm under active surveillance with psa tests every 6 months (at my request, consultant said every 12 months but I wasn't happy with that) from reading all the other story's on this site I think I am one of the lucky ones. Some of you guys seem to be going through hell! Is there anyone who is in a similar situation as me? And am I doing the right thing by not asking for any treatment? Would be grateful for any feedback.
Chaswin
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