Maybe a setback.

TimJ1951 over 3 years ago

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Hi all. I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer just after Christmas. My PSA was 5.9, a Gleason number of 8 (4 + 4) and a type T2c 0n 0m. All has been going well and was going to have an op late March. This morning I tested positive for COVID. The hospital have advised me that my op will be put back by 7 weeks so ending up early May. My main concern is that our friend may spread outside the Prostate during that time. I realise my numbers are very low, but I was wondering if anyone had experienced the same. Take care everyone.

Bill2021 over 3 years ago

Because of my hesitation and COVID , I was 11 months between psa and surgery . No evidence that the lesion , similar to yours , had changed at all over this period. Obviously, the sooner the better , but a delay of that length seems very unlikely in this generally very slow growing disease .

TimJ1951 over 3 years ago in reply to Bill2021

Thanks for that Bill. Take care.

Heinous over 3 years ago

Bill is spot on; for PCa, 7 weeks is a pretty short time, and you should be OK.

A T2 is entirely 'within the capsule', making surgery more straightforward.

Are you on hormones while you wait?

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Heinous

If I can't beat this, I'm going for the draw.

Meanwhile, my priority is to live while I have the option.

TimJ1951 over 3 years ago in reply to Heinous

Hi, I am not on hormones, thank you for your reassurance. Take care.

HappyHacker over 3 years ago

PCa is a very slow grower, and I was told a delay of around that length would make no difference to what the surgeon was dealing with.

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