After a urine test and flow test Friday which seemed ok I’m getting anxious that the consultant didn’t say a lot and I had to push for a second PSA test which he has put in 6 weeks time which I think is excessive waiting. Going a little bit stir crazy...
I just had my annual PSA test and it came back as 0.2 again. Apart from a blip last year, when it was 0.3, it has now been stable at 0.2 for nearly 5 years. Two more annual tests from the NHS and then they write me off as cured, by which time I'll be...
I’m a 61yr old healthy fit guy and recently just had a full blood check and everything is fine bar my PSA. Top level reading should be 4.5 but mine is 9.2 so now my GP has referred me to Urology for an MRI to start and he says it’s not likely an enlarged...
To cut a along story short I mucked up my 2nd Urine Flow Test. Sitting waiting half an hour with a full bladder did'nt help!. Running late she said with a strained smile. Anyway I could feel anxiety and stress building up. Quick Bladder Scan then she...
Hi all Hubby starts RT on 18th so if all goes according to plan should be finished by 15th June. I have read the thread on what people wished they knew beforehand and am aware of the various side effects and that everyone reacts differently but, on...
My brain must work in a very odd way, but having just read another post about being fit & living a healthy lifestyle but being diagnosed with PC had me wondering if PC has a very perverse sense of humour in targeting those that do try their best. I...
I hope you can help me please. My catheter was removed on 30/04/2026. I was weeing badly afterwards - that is to say small quantities (less than 100 ml) and very frequently. I seemed suddenly to have become doubly incontinent. However, as I was not...
Hi guys just had my first 6 monthly telephone appointment my PSA is 0.07 which in there words is lovely
Hi, My dad has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer and lyptic bone legions. He is 88. He has a urology appointment this week. Obviously it has been a shock but he has had a quick decline in his health since xmas. My concerns basically is that I...
Hi all. I hope this thread doesn’t offend anyone but I’d like to know if the thought of surgery ( I know it’s classed as major surgery ) put people off this route. You’ll all know I opted for this option and tbh I was absolutely bricking it on the day...
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