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Hi - 66 yrs of age and was diagnosed in February whilst on holiday. MRI and biopsy done whilst away and then home into the NHS. Second biopsy to ensure everything was as was reported (TWO biopsies!). I have PC grade 3, left side of the gland. Urologist...
Hi, my husband was diagnosed with prostrate cancer in two places largest one on left 3+4 with crabby pattern. The second was smaller on right 3+3. This was January this year. He was treated with Hifu on the larger one and told the smaller one was nothing...
Hi all When LH spoke to the consultant on the phone and was told his MRI results she said that he will 'probably' have a PET scan but didn't say when. He is booked in for a biopsy in 2 weeks but there has been no further mention of a PET scan. What...
We, as I realise this is a 'couples' disease, are reeling from our diagnosis. My husband's diagnosis is Grade group 5 Gleason 9 (4+5) Scans indicate T3b, N1, ?M0/M1a, latest PSA 9.6 and a PSMA pet scan is being booked to complete investigations. Treatment...
Here is a scenario. A 63 year old male has benign prostate hyperplasia, diagnosed around 5 years ago following a prostate biopsy. Regular follow up PSA tests show on average around 3.5. His last reading of 3.5 was in September 2024. In June 2025 he has...
Hi all, Im trying to understand a few things, routine blood test with PSA added. 52 years old, PSA 4.9, DRE smooth slightly enlarged. MRI requested. Density 0.15 , 30ml no other real concerns, no lesions etc mentioned. Biopsy undertaken, consultant...
Addendum. I am 14 months post RT. Today when completing urination I noticed some pinkish urine drops on the side of the pan, although not obvious in the urine. I did a dipstick test and the strip immediately went dark green for blood. The urine did...
This might sound daft. The wife and me are looking to adopt a rescue cat so we're perusing local cat sanctuary websites today. A few of the descriptions for kittens said things like "if you feel able to commit for 15+ years..") and I got quite tearful...
Hi Can anyone help me interpret these results please? Here goes! 1. Prostate volume 68cc, PSAD 0.84 2. 37mm homogenus T2 hypotensie signal of the transitional zone extending from the upper mid gland to ape, 6-1 o'clock, with corresponding marked...
Hi all. I'm alex. I'm 53 years old. From belfast. I have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Gleason is 3+4=7 cpg 4. My last psa was 28.30. I'm booked in for a ct and whole body bone scan next week. I really don't understand much about theese...
