Prostate cancer,

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I was diagnosed for prostate cancer.some four years ago at the end of Covid. It’s been a steady rise in my PSA and now reached about 18 but almost been static for the last twelve months i.e. only a small increase. I was 82 when the cancer was discovered and have just past my 87th birthdate. My condition apparently is that of a man in his late sixties or early seventies. Some discomfort riding my bike lately but nothing I cannot handle.  I had a whole body Bone scan in. January last and following a CT scan but no signs of any migration of the cancer. 

  • Hi H. And welcome 

    So is there any plan for treatment. 18 PSA is getting up a bit, do u know what the MRI says in terms of size and location within the gland.

    The more info u can give the more accurate the advice , hopefully 

    Best wishes 

    Steve 

  • Hello  

    A warm welcome to the group, although I am so sorry to find you here. 87 is a grand age and to be still cycling is brilliant. (My wife banned me from cycling in 2024 after a couple of falls!!).

    From your post am I correct to assume that although you have a cancer diagnosis and a PSA of around 18 you are not/have not had any form of treatment to date for this?

    Sadly PSA isn't age related as on my 66th birthday my PSA was 182 - although sometimes I feel like I am over 120 years old Joy.

    As Steve ( said, the more information we have, the best advice you will get.

    Best wishes - Brian

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