Was diagnosed with p.c.about a month ago .was advised to go on Active surveillance
Had
a gleason score 3+3 my p.s.a 5.5 with a 1cm tumour
Since being diagnosed I am finding it difficult to think about anything else
Everyday wondering whether to stay on a.s or ask for treatment
Also does the anxiety ease the longer your on Active surveillance pr
I presume that is the only MRI u have had.
Looks like time on your side so you can Def leave a decision for a while see what happens.
Best wishes
Steve
Thanks Steve yes only had 1 m.r.i a few months ago
So I think the next MRI is important, obviously u wouldn't want to see a big increase in tumour size.
suppose they will offer 1 year after the first.
Perhaps start pushing for one when u get to 8/9 months but probably could depend on what happens to PSA
Looking at your PSA history prob not a lot will happen in terms of increase
Steve
Hi Michael
I have been on AS for over 7 years. My stats are similar to yours and I think we are the same age.
I have been close to having treatment a few times but decided against it.
I'm now on 6 monthly PSA tests and MRI every 2 years.
You can see more in my profile.
Best wishes
David
Thanks David can you tell me if it became less stressful after a while I don't want to rush a decision but its constantly on my mind just now
Hi Michael. Yes it became less stressful as time went on. It is the new normal. At our age you have to expect some issues to appear.
Actually Gleason 6 is something you just need to keep an eye on and it could have been worse.
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