New & stressed

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New to the forum - just had the phone call with MRI results - told PIRADS 5 & biopsy next - PSA was 6.8 & GP referred due to one part of prostate larger than other.

Now totally stressed out thinking this probably means cancer but realise I shouldn't assume the worst at this stage.Pensive

  • Oh, that’s interesting.  So it would be possibly 3cm if it’s involving both zones.  HOWEVER, “histology is King” and yours is 3-4, so mainly tightly packed cells. Don’t be freaked out by the PIRADS 5 - that just means that they have a good MRI image.   N0 means nothing seen in the lymph nodes.  AW

  • Hi All

    Had my meeting with Oncology @ Kings mill Hospital - staff were lovely & confirmed my radiotherapy should start within 4 weeks + no need for HT so all as good as it can beSlight smile

  • Hi  

    great news . My OH has had RT and he’s doing good  main side affect was fatigue but he continued to walk and started the gym after he finished .   Any questions this fab group will give you the support you need. 

    take care & hugs 

    Liz & OH xx