I was actually having a blood test for a different reason, and it included PSA of 5.9 (May). Had the MRI and biopsy in June. I have Gleason 3+4. I was given options of Active Surveillance, Hormone & Radiotherapy, or Radical Prostatectomy. I am 67. I...
New to site. Prostate Cancer, on active surveillance .71yrs old, living in Somerset. Not currently referred and hoping to find hospital to monitor my progress, I understand PSA blood samples will be taken at local GP centre, then advised by hospital...
It's been a whirlwind these past few weeks. My dad who I love so so much was diagnosed with prostate cancer, after a CT scan revealed mass in stomach and lesion on pelvis a bone scan was done which cancer has spread to ribs, lower spine, groin bone and...
Hi all, I don't really know what to say apart from how utterly pained I am about my father's diagnosis. He has prostate cancer was diagnosed 2 years ago and it had metastisised to his lymph nodes and bones. He had spinal compression which led to an...
I’ve put my details in the diagnosis section : just had my MRI Results - T3a.
Hello, My OH has recently been diagnosed with advanced PC. A bone scan shows it's spread to 4 areas of bone and a chest xray shows spots on his lungs. We've been told no need for a biopsy as his PSA level was 3801 (they aren't retesting till October...
Hi my journey has started in April, just had biopsy this week , waiting on results, mri found abnormalities I think about it every day and not not looking forward to the phone call from the hospital, I have a very supportive family am at my wits end...
Hi all im new to this group had bladder cancer diagnosis sept 2022 and long term catheter for the last 12 months. had biopsies which have now shown cancer is also in prostate so had MRI scan last week and waiting for results and decision on next treatment...
Firstly thanks for all the information I have found on this forum. I like the positive attitude of everyone. My husband is a member of the Gleason 9 group 4+5 for 3 years. I have posted a profile and wondered if there are any other members who have been...
Hello everyone - yesterday we received the news that my husband has prostrate cancer. He had his biopsy two weeks ago and his Gleason score is 7 (3-+4) but they also found bad cells on the left side of his gland. Today he is seeing a cardiologist because...
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