[Misc] Prostate Cancer

[Seagull on the Hill]

My high PSA reading was detected while I was being tested for an unrelated problem. I don't have any symptoms and was surprised when I was told about the high reading.
The annoying thing is that I asked about having a PSA test last year and was told that it's not necessary unless you have symptoms!
So the moral is - insist on having a test even if you don't have symptoms.

 

[Lord Charles]

My MRI was painless and not at all claustrophobic as my head was sticking out the end.... .... Compared to the DRE and the biopsy it was a positive joy . Good luck with the MRI and hope all goes well for you

 

[Frutos]

Thread title changed at OP's request.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Thread title changed at OP's request.

Thanks @Frutos

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Just an update on scan, had it on Thurs and and had call from hospital awhile ago.She explained that the scan didn't show any reason why my PSA results where so high which is good news. They are booking me in for a biopsy on 13th to find out what's going on . Apparently it could just be an inflamed prostrate but at least I now feel a little easier knowing mri didn't show anything.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Just an update on scan, had it on Thurs and and had call from hospital awhile ago.She explained that the scan didn't show any reason why my PSA results where so high which is good news. They are booking me in for a biopsy on 13th to find out what's going on . Apparently it could just be an inflamed prostrate but at least I now feel a little easier knowing mri didn't show anything.

Amazing stuff, pleased for you, hoping biopsies comeback and show nowt.

 

[Seagull on the Hill]

Just an update on scan, had it on Thurs and and had call from hospital awhile ago.She explained that the scan didn't show any reason why my PSA results where so high which is good news. They are booking me in for a biopsy on 13th to find out what's going on . Apparently it could just be an inflamed prostrate but at least I now feel a little easier knowing mri didn't show anything.

Wow, that was a swift response from the hospital. Fingers crossed that the biopsy comes back clear.
If I don't get my result by Wednesday I will be chasing it up.

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Wow, that was a swift response from the hospital. Fingers crossed that the biopsy comes back clear.
If I don't get my result by Wednesday I will be chasing it up.

Blood test Tues, MRI Thurs evening. Good service I'll tell you how what my PSA test was ( 61 ) so you can tell how scared I was .

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Wow, that was a swift response from the hospital. Fingers crossed that the biopsy comes back clear.
If I don't get my result by Wednesday I will be chasing it up.

Yeah chase them up mate, don't leave it too long

 

[AmexRuislip]

So yes nagging all those of you who haven't or cannot be assed to get checked out, please do.

Check your risk in 30 seconds | Prostate Cancer UK

It's the most common cancer in men, but most men with early prostate cancer don't have symptoms. Find out about your risk now.

t.co

 

[AmexRuislip]

52,000 men per year that go undetected

https://www.itv.com/news/2024-03-04/prostate-cancer-when-should-i-get-tested-and-what-support-is-available

 

[Seagull on the Hill]

52,000 men per year that go undetected

https://www.itv.com/news/2024-03-04/prostate-cancer-when-should-i-get-tested-and-what-support-is-available

Men, get tested!

 

[Seagull on the Hill]

Just had my MRI scan results, I've got a slightly enlarged prostate but, more worryingly, a patch of abnormal tissue on my prostate!
Will be having a biopsy done on Friday 15th March.

 

[Lord Charles]

Just had my MRI scan results, I've got a slightly enlarged prostate but, more worryingly, a patch of abnormal tissue on my prostate!
Will be having a biopsy done on Friday 15th March.

Good luck and hope all goes well.

 

[Seagull on the Hill]

Good luck and hope all goes well.

Thanks..

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Just had my MRI scan results, I've got a slightly enlarged prostate but, more worryingly, a patch of abnormal tissue on my prostate!
Will be having a biopsy done on Friday 15th March.

Wishing you all the best

 

[worthingweird]

Starting my radiotherapy treatments tomorrow...
The way i have been looked after by the NHS has been fantastic.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Just had my MRI scan results, I've got a slightly enlarged prostate but, more worryingly, a patch of abnormal tissue on my prostate!
Will be having a biopsy done on Friday 15th March.

Good luck

 

[AmexRuislip]

Starting my radiothrapy treatments tomorrow...
The way i have been looked after by the NHS has been fantastic.

That's good to hear, re-NHS.
All the best

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Starting my radiothrapy treatments tomorrow...
The way i have been looked after by the NHS has been fantastic.

All the best