Active surveillance

The other approach is to give AS a go and see how it goes.

Just make sure u have PSA every 3 months and keep all stats to look at any big increase.

Mine went up very slowly , say 5.0 to 5.3 in 3 months,  my PSA was about 13 when treatment started.

The other thing is a yearly MRI, not any longer, to check on any size increase

Steve 

I was 3+4,Gleason 7 T2 my PSA was 4.8 when diagnosed,now 6.5 so rising steadily,get plenty off advice m8 and do what’s best for you,I forgot to mention I couldn’t get the operation as I take biological injections for Rheumatoid Arthritis my stories on my profile,take care and keep positive,Robert 

Thanks Robert 

Yes been trying to give a.s some time next p.s.a is August but it's causing me a lot of stress so that's why beginning to think about having treatment 

What are all your PSA figures so far with dates if u have them

Hello michael1963 

michael1963 said:

it's causing me a lot of stress so that's why beginning to think about having treatment 

Stress and anxiety are the last two things you need. Macmillan can offer you support here:

* We have free specialist counselling for cancer patients and here's the link if you want to access this:

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/emotional-help/bupa-counselling-and-emotional-well-being-support

* There's also our support line on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week) - feel free to give them a call - they are happy to help.

* Do you have a "Maggie's" near you. This is a cancer support charity where you can just pop in for help and support - 0300 123 1801 or www.maggiescentres.org

If there's anything else I can do for you please let me know.

Kind regards - Brian.

4.8 then 4.7 then4.1. then 5.5  all over the last 2 year roughly 6 months between tests

Thanks Brian much appreciated 

So hardly moved then,  I have read on here of some people on AS for many many years with PSA moving just slightly up.

Under those circumstances probably worth hanging on.

U could check the MRI tumour size, is it Def 1 cm and not mm, just  to be sure, also check on location, if nearing gland edge.

If all ok, relax

Steve 

Yes definitely said 1cm on 1side of the prostate