Hello, 77 year old male with MRI scan result of PIRAD 5, stage 3 B. Recently had biopsies and awaiting results. My question is at the appointment to discuss the results and treatment options, do I have to decide at the time or do I get a follow up appointment...
My 83 year old husband has metastatic prostate cancer and Alzimers and stage 3 kidney disease. He is in a nursing home , and he’s never had any treatment for his illnesses,,, which was his choice , .He is also double incontinant . Since he’s been in the...
Hi....I vistited my doctor approximately 6 weeks ago on an unrelated matter and as part of that investigation I was subsequently sent for a blood test. Two days later I had a call from the surgery saying could I come in that day and see the doctor....
Hello once again, I have now received from the urology specialist at the Alexandra hospital, Redditch (face to face meeting today) the results of my recent biopsy and as I thought I do have prostate cancer. My stats are: Aged 66 in May with no previous...
Thought I would join here as I am currently on the information gathering pathway. I turned 51 end of 2025. 4 weeks ago I had a round of bloods and checks, which returned a psa of 4.06. This is up from my last checks in 2022 when I had a psa of 3.93...
Hi Just diagnosed. 63 years old. In London. PSA 14.1, T3a, Gleason 7 (3+4), intermediate/high risk. I'm waiting for the ct/bone scans to come back for final staging, etc. My main decision is going to be, obviously if it hasn't spread, which treatment...
Hi my PSA was 41. Just had MRI scan. Not much information given except they have recommended a biopsy. I am a bit worried. Can you throw some light on this please. Just looking for a bit of peace of mind.
Hello everybody, I recently had the PSA test (6.7) and dre done which triggered the MRI scan. I got a call this morning to say a lesion has been found and they want me in for a biopsy. Needless to say I'm worried sick but have found this forum quite...
Hi, I am the wife of cancer survivor and not sure why I'm here he's the person that had the cancer, he's the person that had radical surgery. I'm fine, that seems to be my favoured phrase and always with a smile on my face and a nod of the head.
Hi, Following a couple of months of quite severe back and joint pain, I was diagnosed last July (2025) with advanced stage prostate cancer. The back and joint pain is caused by the cancer having metastasized to my bones and lymph nodes. PSA levels...
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