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Hi all. I’ve just had a call today from urology. I’m being referred to to oncology. I was a Gleason 3+4 T 2. With a Psa of around 7 prior to op. I was told a few weeks after the op that my prostate biopsy showed cancer cells right up on the edge and that...
Was advised by male family members to take a PSA test, which I did and results came back as 3.4 ( I realise this might not seem huge but when you're expecting 0 it was ). Was advised to see doc for discussion. Examination was carried out and sure enough...
Hello everybody. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer 10 days ago, after a whirlwind of blood tests, scans and biopsy. When I was told I zoned out slightly, but now is all gone quiet. any idea how long it takes before I might start treatment? Have tried...
Hi, I would like some help or opinion on my prostate cancer going forward. I was diagnosed in 2020 with localised T2a-T1c 3+4 cancer, 50 samples taken, since then I have been monitoring PSA levels of 8.49 in 29/09/20 to 10.00 on 13/09/23. This year...
I know this is ,probably, a stupid question, but I'm doing it because e need a bit of hope in my mind , I'm 54 T2c N1 M0 with 5 pelvic lymph nodes positive, anyone have an idea how many years would be a reasonable gues for me ? I know no one can tell...
Just been diagnosed with Prostrate Cancer after an MRI Scan. Very worried. Kind regards James.
Hi I was diagnosed back in April with prostate cancer a PSA level of 6.3, T3A N0M0 Gleason 4+3=7 and put on hormone therapy, I've now started my radiotherapy but have not had a PSA test since then, I've been told that I will not get one until 6 weeks...
Can anyone tell me honestly what it like to have a prostate biopsy please - is it painful, uncomfortable or both. Would some sort of sedation help, like diazepam? Thank-you Jonney
Hi all, I have just updated my profile. All is going ok so far & I now have a RT treatment plan Nov 21st --> Dec 18th. I do have question though..... my wife & family are wanting to celebrate at Xmas with a special trip to Bath for 4 days over Xmas...
Hi, Just found this forum and looking forward to meeting you all. Brief summary, I am 70 and at stage 4 in my journey. I cannot fault the NHS here, they have been wonderful. For past couple of years been on Prostrap 3 and PSA currently undetectable...
