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I was diagnosed yesterday and my Gleason score was 3+4- I have opted for hormone therapy and then radiotherapy after I've spoken to an oncologist in 4 weeks.I am feeling quite overwhelmed as it's good news but bad news if you get me.

I'm not really sure how I should be feeling but Shrug

  • in reply to johnam

    John,

    I think I was lucky being diagnosed in the first lockdown, from my PSA levels being over 12 (as I was on 6 monthly checks), my appointments were quick, from seeing the specialist to MRI to biopsies to the diagnosis, all of this within a month.

    I think living near the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle helped.

    I know it's a bit of a travel but if you could get seen in the Freeman Hospital, they are one of the best in the UK.

    Steve (SteveCam)

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