Hi everyone.
Fit and healthy 71 year old, play golf three times per week, hike munros in summer so pretty active for age. Had bladder cancer 20 years ago which was treated successfully although bladder had been shrunk due to Bcg treatment. Since then I have always had above average visits to the toilet. I had a Dre three years ago from my Gp just as a routine check up, no issues.
In early December I was using toilet much more than usual with very thin flow. I called my gp surgery and got an appointment for Gp to call me. However, my wife suggested going decaf. After a week of decaf coffee, tea and cokes I was back to normal. When doctors called I told him I was back to normal and he said to come and see him anyway.
Blood sample taken and Dre resulted in prostate firm in right side. I’d had bloods a week before and Psa was 3.8. Next was mri which confirmed highly suspicious area on right side of prostate 14mm. Onwards to biopsy. 9 taken on left and 9 on right. Waiting and praying for a 3+3. Zero cancer on left and 5 out of 9 on right had cancer with 4+5=9.
It’s contained or possibly right on the edge so full bone scan next week followed by radiotherapy and hormone treatment. Diagnostic nurse said final treatment advice after weekly hospital meeting.
I’m praying for successful treatment and minimal side effects.
Best wishes to all fighting this horrible disease.
Bob
Hi Fifey and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we look to direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) but I do see that you have already joined our dedicated Prostate Cancer support group. This is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group click on this link> Prostate cancer then once the group page opens you can introduce yourself by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title. You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
It’s a challenging time for you so you may want to use the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
