Hello

Hi and welcome!

I can't comment on your diagnosis, as I was forced down the HT/RT Road, but there will be others on here who can.

The day you are told is a massive shock. Read up all you can, about the various ways your PC can be attacked and look at the one that suits you. Without your stats, it's difficult to be sure, but, it sounds like you have all options available to you. You have time to decide - PC is slow growing generally, and you are not obliged to follow the consultants advice.

If you can let us know your stats - PSA and staging - that would give us a better idea of where you are.

Yes, the Macmillan nurses are great!

Regards

Stuart

Gleason acorns is 3+4 = 7 

staging. T2NOMX  

psa 12.5. 

not real slept since Tuesday and starting to feel shattered. 

having to back to Barts today to see oncology team so hoping to find more out  from that meeting taken two days  annual leave from work. 

Hello Ryan

im really sorry to hear about your diagnosis. That big dollop of bad news is a massive shock and takes you men and your loved ones by storm. Please rest assured that, although you may be feeling shocked and frightened right now these emotions do settle in time. We have all been there and recognise and understand how you are feeling. You are not alone!

I agree with Brian - do your own research. Ask questions here, read up on facts and figures etc (www.prostatecanceruk.org have some excellent information leaflets as a starting point), ask your doctors and nurses etc. this way you will get to know what treatment options there are and what side effects to expect and what pathway decisions you can make that feel the best option for you.

prostate cancer also appears to be familial. I would advise telling your close male family members about your diagnosis so that they can get regular PSA tests - even more essential if you are of black Afrocaribbean ethnicity as the risks of getting prostate cancer are higher than for white ethnicity.

Finally, can I ask you to be aware that your partner and other loved ones will be having their own emotional responses to this diagnosis? As a wife, I found it incredibly difficult through those first months.

I wish you all the very best on this journey

Hi Ryan

Your stats are pretty good and I can see why they are suggesting you go for the op.

All treatments carry potential side effects so choose with open eyes.

It must be very hard being on your own at this time - have you a Maggies Centre anywhere near? If you have, try them, as I've heard good reviews from others on here.

Regards

Stuart

Hi WW

So now we know how Brian got his Community Champion 'badge' - given credit for things he didn't write!

I really don't mind !

Regards

Stuart

Oh, Stuart! I’m so sorry! I am getting too used to seeing Brian’s ( always very sound) advice! I won’t say any more as I think the harder I try to appease ruffled feathers, the deeper I dig my hole! Sincere apologies to both you and Brian:)

Hi WW

As I say not a problem. Thought I was going mad!

Regards

Stuart

Hello Scampidoodle and Worriedwife and RyanK 

Well welcome to the club Ryan

All I was going to say has already been said by me by proxy so I don't need to bother with anything suffice to say welcome again and feel free to ask any questions - however trivial they are.

Thanks to all for your help. I will go and have a brew!!.

Best wishes Brian. (The real one!!)