New & stressed

Hi NSW

I would have thought that a MRI would say a bit more than , hard irregular prostate, would be good to know any tumour size and location, hopefully contained within the gland.

Still think a low key affair based on what you have said so wait for the biopsy, see what that says although if u can find out more about the MRI could be worth it

Best wishes 

Steve 

Hi folks

Had my biopsy and just been given a face to face appointment for next Tuesday.

Would they normally let me know my results before then or will I have to stress all weekend not knowing?️

Suppose depends, have you literally just had it or a few days ago?

If u have an appointment early next week feeling is they will tell u then.

Steve 

Hi Steve

Had it last Thursday

Ok, well u probably.have to wait but suppose u could phone them and ask

I just looked at previous posts we have had and I always feel that what the MRI says is more important than biopsy.

Obviously biopsy important as well but only tells.u aggressiveness whereas MRI tells u tumour size and most importantly, is it still in the gland.

So ring them or go along next week but make sure u get Gleeson score from biopsy and MRI report and then come back here

Best wishes 

Steve 

hi it took exactly two weeks from my biopsy to being told the results . hope that helps 

Hi Folks

Just had my Urology appointment -

Gleason 3 + 4  T2c N0 M?  3cm lesion

So low grade treatable as many of you predicted - Oncologist has already noted down no hormone treatment needed if Radiotherapy chosen - so that is what I am leaning towards at the moment.

To be honest I feel more relieved than upset right now knowing it could of been much worse.

The journey begins!

So that sounds really good NSW.

Low stats, contained and it's good they're offering Radiotherapy without the HT

Best wishes 

Steve 

Hi NSW - I think you will find that is a 3mm lesion, not cm.  Good news if you can get away with radiotherapy or brachytherapy (another type of radiotherapy) as a mono therapy.  AW

Hi

Just seen the letter sent to my GP after MRI & biopsy - it says "Large PIRADS 5 lesion involving both transitional & peripheral zones,long axis 3cm

Additional PIRADS 4 in peripheral zones with mild capsular bulge.

T2c or early T3a NO provisional grading.

DRE revealed abnormal feeling prostate "gritty" bilaterally.

Biopsy resulted in Gleason 3-4 & MDT oncologist added to notes - no hormone treatment needed if Radiotherapy chosen.

Can't believe one of the options at the results appointment was Active Surveillance!  -already decided after looking at forum posts that would not be a good idea