Newbie Journey - Anxiety

Hi Baler

It is not unusual, with PC, to have no 'normal' symptoms - I fell into that category too.

I understand your frustration, in not hearing the results of your scan, but feel that, until they have the full picture, any diagnosis they give will be subject to any test they havnt yet completed. 

My journey started in August 2019 and I didn't receive any treatment until the November.

I presume that you have had the physical DRE and, if so, what did they say?

PC is very slow growing, so don't worry too much about not hearing interim results. PC is a waiting game so stay positive and stick with it!

Hope this helps

Regards

Stuart 

Thank you Stuart for your response to my post.

I haven't had a DRE or any physical examination as yet, perhaps that will come at some point.

Like you say, it's an anxious time waiting to hear & see someone to understand what the prognosis will be.

I've just got to be patient & wait like everyone else has to do & try not to over think what might be!

Thanks again,

Baler

Grampy74

Hi Baler. I was diagnosed in 2018. It was six months between first referral by the GP to starting treatment and this was before any COVID related delays. I didn't get a CT scan but did have a couple of MRI scans. There was a long delay between the first MRI and the ARTEMIS  guided biopsy which uses the result of the MRI scan. I didn't get the results of the MRI scan until my diagnosis appointment following the biopsy, so I think that's probably quite normal. The second hi-res MRI scan was just prior to my Radiotherapy planning scan to help with the Radiotherapy staff with the treatment.

Try not to worry too much and try to keep as fit as you can as it will help you through whatever treatment path you take.

Thank you Seamus for your re-assuring comment.

Baler