So , after having had a radical prostatectomy state beginning of June followed up by an 8 week PSA test of less than 0.03 I have now had a reading of 0.21.
So it’s now back to hospital to see what the next steps are.
My original diagnosis in Sept 25 was a Gleason 9 and a PSA of 83 so I have to say the NHS have been amazing .
Recovering from the surgery really well and my incontinence is at 1 pad a day and dry over night at 4 months post op.
My colitis has been unaffected, which is great news so I’m a really good solid place but you can’t help thinking ITS BACK.
Anybody else with colitis who can advise on the next steps please as I think radiotherapy is still out.
Hello Finders2dab77
Thank you for your update - I don't have colitis, I am just amazed that your team decided to operate with an initial PSA of 75 and a Gleason Score of 9!
However as that's history, I think you need to be asking your team if the rise in PSA is a "biochemical recurrence" or has the cancer gone "Walkabout" and can be found with a scan.
If it's the first then it can be treated with Hormone Therapy, the second a combination of Hormone Therapy and Targeted Radiotherapy.
Good luck with your meeting with your surgeon.
Best wishes - Brian.
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