It still feels unreal that I have prostate cancer

Hi Andy and welcome 

Yes, it does all feel a bit weird in diagnosis especially if low stats with no issues.

Yes I have read many times about Gleeson ,6 not being cancer , I think it is although some are incredibly slow growing so in effect.........

I was diagnosed in 2013 with a PSa of about 4 which increased to 12 over 4 years and then treatment started.

So ok as long as u don't get large jumps in PSA , Looking at mine suppose averaged increase of about 2.00 a year.to give some guidance 

Best wishes 

Steve 

 Hi !

If your diagnosed with low-risk / low grade prostate cancer and they put you on AS, what is the recommendation from your medical team regarding PSA tests and follow up?

Hello Andy (Andy B24)

I am a Gleason 9 with an initial PSA of 182 - I didn't think I had cancer until diagnosis - I just felt ill!!

If your PSA on 25 November has risen I would be having a chat with your team.

Gleason 6 in the UK is Cancer end of story - you need to stick to trusted sources for your information such as Macmillan, Prostate Cancer UK and Cancer Research and not Dr Google. Here's a link to how Prostate cancer is staged and graded in the UK at present-

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/prostate-cancer/staging-and-grading-of-prostate-cancer#:~:text=stage%201%20and%20stage%202,advanced%20(metastatic)%20prostate%20cancer.

Best wishes - Brian