It all started Dec2019, when I noticed my sperm was a slightly pink colour ( only the once and never seen it again)I went to the docs and had the finger up the bum test, he recommended me to see a urologist .My psa was 4. I was then sent for an MRI scan in Feb 2020. Next was an up the bum biopsy, which was clear, then another up the bum biopsy again in 2020 which was clear. The consultant then said I could leave it for 6months as I’d had x 2 biopsy’s. Still did psa tests which were always around 4. In June 2021 I had a transperrenial biopsy which found x 5 out of 35 had Cancer, I was given the news over the phone whilst on holiday with my wife in July 2021. I was told it was contained within my prostate. A day after a cancer nurse rang and said 1. I was too young to have radio therapy . That I would definitely need to have my prostate removed at some point but 3. I could go on active surveillance. I chose to see a surgeon. He said I’d need another MRI as my first was in Feb 2920. In Sept 2021 I saw him (after the 2nd MRI) and he explained that it was contained within my prostate but had spread some, on the right side and he recommended removal with nerve sparing on the left side. He also said I’d need a bone scan before he could put me on the waiting list. I had the bone scan this week, and see my surgeon on 12 Nov 2021. My story so far . I’ve had no other symptoms except all biopsy’s affected my peeing(dribble more at the end, feel like I really gotta go but the just a weak stream) other than that feel ok and just waiting to get it done.
Hi Billso and a warm welcome to the Online Community. I'm not from this group (obviously!) but my husband did have Prostate Cancer some years ago. He had no symptoms apart from lower back pain which apparently can indicate Prostate cancer. His PSA gradually started to increase. He had the Bum test, then Biopsies and went on the Active Surveillance until his PSA started to increase up to 11 after which he had biopsies and an MRI scan. The tumour was contained and he had Brachytherapy followed by 3 weeks of external radiotherapy. He was discharged from his Oncologist (after 6 monthly check-ups) back to his GP in August 2019 and his PSA is currently 0.18
You've joined a great group to get the support and advice you need so good luck with the Surgeon's consultation on Friday.
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