Hello brave men ( I’m not so brave yet but going to have to be ).
I’m Angus, just turned 60, got my PC confirmed 2 days ago so although I was hoping against it and it’s not a shock it is also a shock!
Age 60, psa 4.59 ( getting on for 2 months ago ), T2a confirmed , Gleason 3+4 . I have brac1 gene and I suppose I must be thankful it’s caught relatively early thanks to my doc sending me off as psa only just over!
My first reaction is get rid but looking into things it seems all have a similar success rate all be it is hope to have another 20 years and if I go down RT route I believe if it comes back my options are much more limited.
Also my hospital has been very very slow which doesn’t help and they even missed a mdt with local Sheffield hospital meaning another week until they can put forward treatment options. I hope any treatment will be done at Sheffield though as teaching hospitals usually attract the best.
Any advise at all would be great appreciated. Am I going to kick this!?
wishing all of you peace and strength
Hello Angus (Angus JG)
A warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Prostate Community, although I am so sorry to find you here.
Low PSA, T2a and Gleason 7 would put you in the driving seat for Surgery, Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy.
When your MDT come up with your options - take your time to assess them and remember your choice of treatment will affect you and your partner too. You don't have to decide there and then, Prostate Cancer is slow growing.
Brachytherapy isn't offered everywhere on the NHS but if you are suitable and you fit the bill you can ask to be moved to an NHS Trust that does this treatment.
It might be a good idea to list the pros and cons of each treatment as to how they would affect you and your partner. Use trusted sources for your research, here, Prostate Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK (not Dr Google).
Feel free to ask any questions, however trivial, you will get answers.
Best wishes - Brian.
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