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Nervous daughter

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My dad 66, had a routine blood test that showed his PSA was 14.7, and when it was repeated a month later, it was the same. He has no urinary symptoms. His GP referred him for an MRI, and about two weeks after the scan, he was told that a targeted transperineal biopsy of the prostate was being recommended based on findings . He was placed on the waiting list, which we were told could take around six weeks. A few weeks later, my dad rang his GP because he was feeling very anxious about waiting, and the GP read from the mri report that it was likely to be prostate cancer but appeared to be confined to the prostate.
Since around the time of the second blood test, he’s had ongoing groin pain and discomfort in thighs and scrotum — he thinks he may have strained it when lifting something heavy, but the pain hasn’t fully settled. He saw the doctor again to check if it was related to the prostate, but an X-ray of his pelvis and thighs came back clear, as did the initial MRI in terms of spread.

His biopsy is now booked for 15th October, which will be about nine weeks after the MRI he had. We’re both very worried that things might have changed in that time, and he’s become increasingly anxious as he waits for the procedure. What’s the likely outcome, do you think pain is related to prostate ?

  • Hi  and welcome to the Macmillan Community.

    I can understand your worry as you wait for more information, and I’d like to recommend that you join the Prostate Cancer group where you will find lots of patients and carers who will be able to help you with more information and advice. This is the link- 

    Prostate Cancer Forum

    This chat group here is a more general group for chatting to others, but in the Prostate group you will be able to talk with others in similar situations. Just click on the link I’ve made above, join the group, and make another post in there. You’ll find everyone there very willing to help you and explain about this type of cancer. They are a very friendly group and I’m sure you’ll find lots of support.

    Sarah xx


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  • I'll lock this version now, just to save any confusion. If anyone would like to share their relevant experiences with Concerneddughter, they can do so in the Prostate cancer forum here:

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