I had a raised PSA test result (9.28) back after a health checkup in mid-Jan. Got referred to the 2 Week Wait and spoke with a Consultant Urologist within 10 days. Had another PSA test (11) followed by an MRI scan. This showed lesions on both sides of my prostate, so next thing I'm having a trans perineal biopsy (ouch). Had the results of the biopsy last week , which confirmed cancer in a number of the cores. Gleason score was 7 (3+4) but within a whisker of being (4+3) . Didn't get any other numbers but apparently still localised. Doctor suggested two treatments , HT for 6 months then daily RT for 4 or 6 weeks ; or a radical prostatectomy. Opted for the latter as this seems more likely to produce a cure from the off. Saw the surgeon at the weekend and now waiting for the surgery date. Op waiting list is about 6 weeks. I'm told. In the last 9 weeks or so , I've gone from "seem to be peeing a lot Doc" to incrementally moving closer to having cancer every few days. The anxiety and stress of waiting for and passing each stage has been challenging , particularly for my wife. I don't feel I'm any different to the person I was at the turn of the year but then I look in the mirror. On a positive note preparing for the operation has given added emphasis to my aspiration this year to lose some weight and regain some degree of fitness, after a couple of years of post covid inactivity.
