Waiting for biopsy

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  1. We are waiting for my husband biopsy but have basically been told by letter that he has prostate cancer  just wandering if this means that the biopsy is just to make sure
  • Hi Nurse

    The answer is yes really, a high PSA and MRI showing something going on usually indicates cancer but not always so biopsy to confirm.

    You don't mention any stats , hopefully MRI shows any tumour contained 

    Best wishes 

    Steve 

  • It does say contained to one area but is psa is only 5 

  • Hi that's why we confused he had mri and he not spoken to a doctor just a phonecall for biopsy this sat coming and a letter which says its probably positive to cancer 

  • Must admit PSA is quite low so hopefully a small tumour therefore easily treatable.

    My guess is Gleeson score will be lowish (from biopsy).

    Good luck

    Steve 

  • Thankyou Steve I cant think of nothing else just waiting to have to the biopsy and results so we know where are at and what will happen next thankyou for the reply 

  • Im mandy sorry I forgot to say this is all new to me 

  • Ok Mandy

    Hi

    Steve 

  • Hi Mandy ( ), a horrible time waiting for tests and results.  What you have told us so far is fairly good news.  The biopsy will look to check how aggressive the cancer is.  Once you have that, a plan will be made and hopefully in a few years he will be cured.  It is very confusing but just drop us a note with any questions and we will do our best to help.

    Best wishes, David

    Please remember that I am not medically trained and the above are my personal views.

  • This is very similar to my situation last year. PSA 5.9, MRI showed something suspicious with a high probability of PC. Biopsy was then to confirm and grade it. I found my MRI results on my NHS app and interpreted them myself before having any phone call. That was a very odd situation. The waiting is always the worst, but as already written here, you’ve caught is early and the numbers are not bad, so you should have all sorts of options open!

    Wishing you all the best!

  • Thankyou its just the waiting and knowing what's next hope you are doing well