Hello all,
I have not dropped by to say hello and check in with everyone. I hope everyone is as well as can be. A quick review: I'm 68, Caucasian, based in Tokyo, Japan (and have been for nearly 30 years).
I was diagnosed earlier this year as having prostate cancer, but it had not spread to bones or other organs. I was told that my Gleason score was just high enough that I should consider surgery or brachytherapy. My last PSA score 5.62.
Long story short: I decided on brachytherapy and then visited with the doctor who would perform the procedure. At the consultation, the doctor looked at my images and said the size of the tumor was so small that having the procedure done did not make sense unless I wanted it done. And I said, "Why would I want it done?" This led to a more thorough conversation where the doctor said my condition could go on as it is for the next 30 years. He did not feel it was time to have the procedure done. (This was the 4th urologist I had seen and the first one to give me a very different view of my condition.)
What he said is that we will do blood tests and imaging every two months. That will let us know what, if anything needs to be done. This put my mind at ease. My appointment is coming up on Nov. 24. We talked about bike-riding and masturbation and how both seem to push up the PSA score somewhat (although I cannot remember asking him why). He said to refrain from both a week before our session, and obviously I will.
I'm posting because I wonder if any of you have been told the same regarding biking and masturbating? And whether refraining from them made a noticeable difference in your PSA scores?
Appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond. Thank you in advance, and stay well.
