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[Misc] Prostate Cancer



DavidinSouthampton

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As far as I understand, a better indicator (other than a very high PSA level) is a noticeable increase in one's PSA level...from one test to another.
So, I hope they gave you your actual PSA reading alongside your green rating 🤔.
Yes…… but it was my first ever test, so nothing to compare against. But they do recommend a retest in three years time, I seem to remember…..
 


















knocky1

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Knocky1 said:
Brother had a shock last week in California. Routine check showed PSA of 10, checking for a false reading 4 days later it was up to 11. Visiting us in UK now and got the scan results Monday. Has a pea sized tumour. He goes back home to USA end of the month.
He's 57 and pretty relaxed about it. I'd have never gone away for 3 weeks and stayed near the doctors.
What scenarios is he facing?

Depending on how the tumour is diagnosed, as in risk of growing out of the Prostrate and how aggressive it is, like mine was.
He may get offered biopsies to ascertain the latter.
Radiotherapy targeting the area of the
?cancer?.
Radical Prostatectomy, the complete removal of the Prostrate and any surrounding tissue if cancer has broken through.
HIFU
(High Intense focused Ultrasound), targeting the cancer.
This all depends on what his consultant offers.
If radiotherapy or HIFU, he could ask for the gel (hydrogel), to be inserted, which is used to barrier the Bladder and bowel against any treatment aggravating the latter.

Can't believe it's 4 months on and he's still meeting consultants. His insurance will pay which is good at $30,000+.
Latest is definite cancer with Gleason score of 8. Urologist says (Cyber knife Targeted radiation) and oncologist surgical removal. He believes he will beat it by eating nothing but fruit and vegetables! The Gerson Diet bloody Californians. No decision made.
Glad the NHS sorted you so quickly. Hope your doing well and thanks for this helpful thread. 👍
 




trueblue

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Can't believe it's 4 months on and he's still meeting consultants. His insurance will pay which is good at $30,000+.
When I was initially discovered to have a painful and enlarged prostate with raised PSA, it was a real panic. The Consultant reassured me that 'weeks are fine, months are fine' when we were talking about the follow-up appointments. I think the point being that they'd have a good idea from other indicators whether treatment was very, very urgent. Nobody would want to test that theory too much but, in my case, I'm fortunate that it could literally be 10-20-30 years if ever before anything needs to be done, other than monitoring to ensure the tumour remains contained in the prostate. In that time, who knows what medical advances there might be. As the specialist said, "by the age this causes you any issues, it could be the least of your problems". I think that was meant to be soothing! That said, mine's fully-contained with a Gleason score of 6, which almost equates to pre-cancerous. I'd definitely want the surgery if it was growing faster as it's effectively a complete cure.
 
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WATFORD zero

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When I was initially discovered to have a painful and enlarged prostate with raised PSA, it was a real panic. The Consultant reassured me that 'weeks are fine, months are fine' when we were talking about the follow-up appointments. I think the point being that they'd have a good idea from other indicators whether treatment was very, very urgent. Nobody would want to test that theory too much but, in my case, I'm fortunate that it could literally be 10-20-30 years if ever before anything needs to be done, other than monitoring to ensure the tumour remains contained in the prostate. In that time, who knows what medical advances there might be. As the specialist said, "by the age this causes you any issues, it could be the least of your problems". I think that was meant to be soothing! That said, mine's a fully-contained Gleason score of 6, which almost equates to pre-cancerous. I'd definitely want the surgery if it was growing faster as it's effectively a complete cure.

A friend of mine has had a similar prognosis and just needs monitoring. He's 68 and the doctor told him that it's odds on, the prostate cancer will outlive him :ohmy:
 






AmexRuislip

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A friend of mine has had a similar prognosis and just needs monitoring. He's 68 and the doctor told him that it's odds on, the prostate cancer will outlive him :ohmy:
That's normally the way, a lot of the guys I chat to in a similar position call it active surveillance.
Can't believe it's 4 months on and he's still meeting consultants. His insurance will pay which is good at $30,000+.
Latest is definite cancer with Gleason score of 8. Urologist says (Cyber knife Targeted radiation) and oncologist surgical removal. He believes he will beat it by eating nothing but fruit and vegetables! The Gerson Diet bloody Californians. No decision made.
Glad the NHS sorted you so quickly. Hope your doing well and thanks for this helpful thread. 👍
I hope they sort him out soon.
I'm doing ok thank you.

When I was initially discovered to have a painful and enlarged prostate with raised PSA, it was a real panic. The Consultant reassured me that 'weeks are fine, months are fine' when we were talking about the follow-up appointments. I think the point being that they'd have a good idea from other indicators whether treatment was very, very urgent. Nobody would want to test that theory too much but, in my case, I'm fortunate that it could literally be 10-20-30 years if ever before anything needs to be done, other than monitoring to ensure the tumour remains contained in the prostate. In that time, who knows what medical advances there might be. As the specialist said, "by the age this causes you any issues, it could be the least of your problems". I think that was meant to be soothing! That said, mine's fully-contained with a Gleason score of 6, which almost equates to pre-cancerous. I'd definitely want the surgery if it was growing faster as it's effectively a complete cure.
I guess as you say they're trying to keep you calm.
It is a frightning experience being told you have cancer.
As they said its contained, that is a start.
Not knowing how your cancer grows, I suspect they'll keep you doing regular PSA blood tests and possibly a bone scan(s).
Good luck to you, but if you're not happy with the way things are going, speak to your cancer nurse.
 


trueblue

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I guess as you say they're trying to keep you calm.
It is a frightning experience being told you have cancer.
As they said its contained, that is a start.
Not knowing how your cancer grows, I suspect they'll keep you doing regular PSA blood tests and possibly a bone scan(s).
Good luck to you, but if you're not happy with the way things are going, speak to your cancer nurse.
Thanks for your concern. I'm fine with it. My diagnosis was about 5 years ago and, fortunately, very little has changed in the meantime. 6 monthly PSA check, biennial MRI scans, fingers always crossed. So far, so good.
 






AmexRuislip

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On a positive note, I'm coming up a year to the day I had my op.
Four PSA tests done now (all clear), another in 3 months, but cannot believe how quick this year has gone for myself.
Still dealing with side issues, but the main thing is I'm still breathing :D
So yes nagging all those of you who haven't or cannot be assed to get checked out, please do.
:cheers:
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knocky1

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@AmexRuislip I'm glad you're still breathing, too!
This year I had both younger sisters have mastectomies and my brother waiting for prostate cancer treatment. So thought I'd repeat the PSA with PCSaO.
4.1 and amber. Up from the borderline 3 in February by 33%. Appointment made with GP to join the surveillance club.
 


AmexRuislip

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@AmexRuislip I'm glad you're still breathing, too!
This year I had both younger sisters have mastectomies and my brother waiting for prostate cancer treatment. So thought I'd repeat the PSA with PCSaO.
4.1 and amber. Up from the borderline 3 in February by 33%. Appointment made with GP to join the surveillance club.
Sorry to hear about yr siblings issues, I hope they are all 👍
 








Pickles

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After my prostate removal in March, well on the way ( touch wood ) to recovery, except the side issues that happen with this stuff. Still, I'm alive and very happy with life, riding my lovely Lambrettas around and loving each day with my missus and drinking beer..( no, not necessarily in that order..).
As has been said, many times, please tell your surgery ( don't ask, TELL ), that you want a PSA test.
My mate told me to, and I did.
Still living and loving life and everything that comes with it..x
 


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