Just like most of you in this Forum I have recently gone through my first series of tests for Prostate Cancer - MRI, PETCT-PSMA and Biopsy (that was an experience!)
From what I have already been told it is pretty certain that there is cancer present, but I have a phone-call scheduled in 5 days when I will get all of the detailed results and move onto the next stage I guess.
This is all completely new to me so it would be very helpful for a bit of guidance about the questions that I should ask during the phone-call, what information should I ask for and should I be asking for any specific options?
Hi Jonny
I realise that u r waiting for results but have u had a PSA result as this would normally be first test thru the GP?
When they phone u , important things are obviously latest PSA, what the MRi report actually says and ask for a copy. Also Gleeson score from the biopsy, fingers crossed for a 6 or 7 or less. see what they say about future treatment and then come back on here.
best wishes
Steve
Welcome!
At this stage, the old questions are still the best:
"How bad is it?"
"What are my options?"
With prostate cancer, unless it has already spread from the prostate, there are usually two very different approaches; surgery or radiotherapy ... then it starts to get complicated.
In most cases, you will be asked to make a decision, but you can only do that once you have heard all the options.
It's worth taking a look at The PCa ToolKit
or
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Heinous
If I can't beat this, I'm going for the draw.
Meanwhile, my priority is to live while I have the option.
Hi Jonny,
I know that its past your phone call by three days.
Heinous was spot on re questions to ask.
There are a lot of nice and helpful people on here, so never be alone or afraid to ask advice as you've already done.
I found that the waiting was like forever.
I found out 1st Sept 2020 so still learning and asking for advice/help myself.
My thoughts are with you and yours, wishing you strength, and hope they don't keep you waiting to long.
Stay Safe
Spud
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