Am I overthinking

Hi Jester and Happy New Year

I don't think anything to worry about but what did the MRI say about tumour sizing and location in the gland

I presume as on AS MRI would indicate nothing much to worry about.

When was last MRI done

Steve 

Hi Steve

MRI was in September. The only detail I have from the MRI are 

MRI: PIRADS 3, Density 0.12

The only real symptoms I have are poor urine stream and bladder not always emptying so repeated trips to the loo usually more at nighttime. like I said mostly in a good place but the mind goes into overdrive sometimes which I am hoping is normal  

thanks for taking the time to reply. It’s always good to hear from people who if not in the same boat have more knowledge than me

Hi Jester 

No sure about urine issues could be something else, perhaps see your GP about that.

Back to the PC Def worth finding out, not urgent, tumour size just so that u can monitor it , mine went from 3mm to about 13mm in four years while on AS so keep your eye on sizing, it's all about if getting near capsule edge, am sure it isn't otherwise they would have said something 

Good luck

Steve 

Thanks for that Steve. That is very reassuring and will make sure to keep on top of everything when on AS. 

they don’t think there odd anything to be concerned about for now. 

thanks again

I’m also just starting on AS. Not yet even onboarded with true NTH to monitor the changes. I’m happy to stay with AS until I’m CPG 4. I’m a bit of a maths geek so will also be enjoying predicting my progress. My bio has the details.

For me the QoL will ultimately win out on any decisions I make. We are all on our own journey. No one’s decision is the correct path for anyone else. We can just make peace with the decision we make. What ifs can lead to a difficult place. So hope everyone can stay positive on their path. 

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Just one more thing Jester

Try and make sure U have PSA every 3 or 6 months if poss and MRI every 1 yr or 18 months.

Other than that ....relax

Steve 

Hi Jester

I have been on active surveillance for 9 years with Gleason 3+3. I used to overthink like you, and I came close to (over) treatment, but I chose AS and as time went by it became easier. 

Now I have 6 monthly PSA tests and an MRI every 2 years.

If you can stay on AS, better treatments will become available in the future should you need them.

Happy New Year.

Thanks for this David - that is very reassuring to hear  and a happy new year to you too

Hello Jester,

I would suggest you speak with your doctor about the poor urine flow & let them know about the frequent loo trips at night.  If your lucky you will drop back to sleep again quite quickly but if not it can make you feel very tired during the day.  They may be able to give you something like Tamsulosin which helps the bladder relax & makes urinating much easier & helps empty the bladder more fully.

Best Wishes

Brian