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
Hi Robert hope everything goes well with your treatment when you say your p.s.a jumped from 4.8 to6.5 was that from January? And were you offered active surveillance
Hi sorry I’m just getting back to you yes from January I think they were going to put me on AS at my appointment last week but I told them politely and firmly I wanted the treatment so I’m starting HT tomorrow till August then I’ve another appointment when I’ll get the dates for RT
Hi David whats (0/5) and o.2cc if you don't mind
Hi Michael. 3/5 is a PIRADS score. 0.2cc is the volume of a possible tumour
Hi Michael I’m on AS with a Gleason of 6 and a small tumour 5% in 1 sector I was diagnosed last Monday and I have have thought of nothing else since although I’ve decided to stick with AS as long as is safe I’m hoping I’ll never have to have surgery but if I have to I have to Been feeling pretty numb all week
Hi prestonbloke I know how you feel when you can't think of anything else .But some on a.s say gets better with time did they tell you your p.s.a score and how big is a 5% tumour .for me personally not sure I will continue with .a.s just too stressed will speak to my consultant nurse again . P.s what age are you
54 mate I just remember the nurse saying it was minuscule
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