I’m being prescribed finesteral to reduce my enlarged Prostate on top of taking tamsolusin as I’m having trouble passing urine of a nighttime,during the day I’m fine
i have low grade prostate cancer will this medication have any effect on it getting any worse.
does anyone have any information please
I don't think it should as most of us take tamsulosin at some time and also finesteral. The best person to ask is your consultant urologist call his secretary and ask for him to give you the information.
What is your PSA and cancer - gleason score etc? Have you had a scan and biopsy and are you on active surveillance andhaving more frequent PSA tests?
My PSA is down to 3.05 and my Gleason score is currently 3+3 (6) and currently on active surveillance
my consultant has just put me on finesteral and trialing for 6 months, so as long as I’m having regular PSA tests it should not have any effect on the cancer spreading I assume
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007