[Misc] Prostate Cancer

[worthingweird]

Had a call from hospital yesterday, asking me in on Thursday for a consultation with the Urology consultant to discuss biopsy findings. Prior to that I'm having bone scan earlier in the day ,so will hopefully have some answers and a plan of action by Thurs evening.

Good luck matey...

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Well, a roller-coaster of a couple of days, went yesterday for bone scan ,had that at 3 at then off to see consultant urologist for biopsy results. As feared the news wasn't great ,stage 3 aggressive prostate cancer. After chat with him we were assigned a key worker who is now dealing with all my treatment. He explained what was going to happen which will be Hormone tablets then onto injections for 4 -5 months followed by radiotherapy. Got a call from same guy this afternoon saying that bone scan was all clear,which was such a relief. Now for the tablets to hopefully start working there magic on my testosterone ..

 

[Seagull on the Hill]

Well, a roller-coaster of a couple of days, went yesterday for bone scan ,had that at 3 at then off to see consultant urologist for biopsy results. As feared the news wasn't great ,stage 3 aggressive prostate cancer. After chat with him we were assigned a key worker who is now dealing with all my treatment. He explained what was going to happen which will be Hormone tablets then onto injections for 4 -5 months followed by radiotherapy. Got a call from same guy this afternoon saying that bone scan was all clear,which was such a relief. Now for the tablets to hopefully start working there magic on my testosterone ..

Good luck fella.
Still waiting for my biopsy results, hoping to hear soon, the waiting is playing on my nerves.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Well, a roller-coaster of a couple of days, went yesterday for bone scan ,had that at 3 at then off to see consultant urologist for biopsy results. As feared the news wasn't great ,stage 3 aggressive prostate cancer. After chat with him we were assigned a key worker who is now dealing with all my treatment. He explained what was going to happen which will be Hormone tablets then onto injections for 4 -5 months followed by radiotherapy. Got a call from same guy this afternoon saying that bone scan was all clear,which was such a relief. Now for the tablets to hopefully start working there magic on my testosterone ..

Hello John, sorry to hear of this news.
I know it's not great news, but at least you now know.
Anytime for a chat.
Good news about the bone scan.

 

[Jim in the West]

Well, a roller-coaster of a couple of days, went yesterday for bone scan ,had that at 3 at then off to see consultant urologist for biopsy results. As feared the news wasn't great ,stage 3 aggressive prostate cancer. After chat with him we were assigned a key worker who is now dealing with all my treatment. He explained what was going to happen which will be Hormone tablets then onto injections for 4 -5 months followed by radiotherapy. Got a call from same guy this afternoon saying that bone scan was all clear,which was such a relief. Now for the tablets to hopefully start working there magic on my testosterone ..

Wishing you all the best - really appreciate you taking the time to share this with us….obviously a challenging time. But I’m sure you have loads of us rooting for you.
Keep us posted, if you feel the need

 

[worthingweird]

Well, a roller-coaster of a couple of days, went yesterday for bone scan ,had that at 3 at then off to see consultant urologist for biopsy results. As feared the news wasn't great ,stage 3 aggressive prostate cancer. After chat with him we were assigned a key worker who is now dealing with all my treatment. He explained what was going to happen which will be Hormone tablets then onto injections for 4 -5 months followed by radiotherapy. Got a call from same guy this afternoon saying that bone scan was all clear,which was such a relief. Now for the tablets to hopefully start working there magic on my testosterone ..

That's good news, tablets and injections give you the equivalent of the menopause, mood swings and hot flushes, the radiotherapy is absolutely fine, i'm having 20 sessions at the moment with minimal side effects, hopefully now heading toward a successful outcome.
All the best.

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Good luck fella.
Still waiting for my biopsy results, hoping to hear soon, the waiting is playing on my nerves.

The waiting is awful isn't it, everytime the phone rang my heart started racing. Hopefully some good news soon .

 

[Ludensian Gull]

That's good news, tablets and injections give you the equivalent of the menopause, mood swings and hot flushes, the radiotherapy is absolutely fine, i'm having 20 sessions at the moment with minimal side effects, hopefully now heading toward a successful outcome.
All the best.

Yeah been reading all about the hormone tablets/injections, my wifes going through similar with her treatment, been on them for 7 years now,3 more to go . Thanks for the heads up

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Wishing you all the best - really appreciate you taking the time to share this with us….obviously a challenging time. But I’m sure you have loads of us rooting for you.
Keep us posted, if you feel the need

Thanks mate, been a whirlwind 3 weeks but now I have a plan of action I'm feeling more positive about things

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Hello John, sorry to hear of this news.
I know it's not great news, but at least you now know.
Anytime for a chat.
Good news about the bone scan.

Cheers Phil,will do .was half expecting it to be honest and didn't come as a huge shock. The bone scan being clear was a weight off my mine .

 

[US Seagull]

Well, a roller-coaster of a couple of days, went yesterday for bone scan ,had that at 3 at then off to see consultant urologist for biopsy results. As feared the news wasn't great ,stage 3 aggressive prostate cancer. After chat with him we were assigned a key worker who is now dealing with all my treatment. He explained what was going to happen which will be Hormone tablets then onto injections for 4 -5 months followed by radiotherapy. Got a call from same guy this afternoon saying that bone scan was all clear,which was such a relief. Now for the tablets to hopefully start working there magic on my testosterone ..

Can absolutely relate to the roller-coaster. The waiting and not knowing is absolutely torturous. Sorry to hear the news wasn't better, but at least you know where you are and can start to tackle it. Of course, it could have been worse, so there is still plenty of hope.

Best of luck.

 

[Seagull58]

Well, a roller-coaster of a couple of days, went yesterday for bone scan ,had that at 3 at then off to see consultant urologist for biopsy results. As feared the news wasn't great ,stage 3 aggressive prostate cancer. After chat with him we were assigned a key worker who is now dealing with all my treatment. He explained what was going to happen which will be Hormone tablets then onto injections for 4 -5 months followed by radiotherapy. Got a call from same guy this afternoon saying that bone scan was all clear,which was such a relief. Now for the tablets to hopefully start working there magic on my testosterone ..

Best of luck. In 6 months time you'll be right as rain and looking forward to our second European campaign.

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Can absolutely relate to the roller-coaster. The waiting and not knowing is absolutely torturous. Sorry to hear the news wasn't better, but at least you know where you are and can start to tackle it. Of course, it could have been worse, so there is still plenty of hope.

Best of luck.

Thank you, to be honest I feel that the results were as good as could of have been expected. My PSA was 61 so was always fearing the worst . Just need to knuckle down and get used to the hormonal changes 1st off then onto radiotherapy. Again wishing your wife all the very best and thinking of you all ,I know what you're going through as I probably said previously, my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer 7 years ago.

 

[Ludensian Gull]

Best of luck. In 6 months time you'll be right as rain and looking forward to our second European campaign.

Wouldn't that be lovely. At least I got to watch them once in Europe, against Ajax at home ,something I thought would never happen. Hopefully be able to make the trip down for another European night soon .

 

[grubbyhands]

I've just had ( 2 weeks ago ) my 4D Brachytherapy treatment. Apart from some difficulty passing water in the late small hours IF I've had to get up in the night, I'm feeling very well and full of positivity. My Gleeson score was 4/19 and the cancer is entirely contained within the gland so ,lucky me eh? Follow up check with PSA test after 3 and then 6 months. IF this turns out to not have worked I will still have the option of a prostatectomy. I'm off to buy a lottery ticket!
Notwithstanding my news, I wish all of you the very best in fighting / coping with this horrible disease.

 

[AmexRuislip]

I've just had ( 2 weeks ago ) my 4D Brachytherapy treatment. Apart from some difficulty passing water in the late small hours IF I've had to get up in the night, I'm feeling very well and full of positivity. My Gleeson score was 4/19 and the cancer is entirely contained within the gland so ,lucky me eh? Follow up check with PSA test after 3 and then 6 months. IF this turns out to not have worked I will still have the option of a prostatectomy. I'm off to buy a lottery ticket!
Notwithstanding my news, I wish all of you the very best in fighting / coping with this horrible disease.

Fingers x this treatment will work for you, and as you've already said it's contained which is good news, and you have the prostatectomy to fall back on.
Good luck

 

[Seagull on the Hill]

I've got a meeting with a urology consultant on Thursday.
I know that the cancer has broken out of the capsule (prostate), so now I just want to know the next steps.

 

[Ludensian Gull]

I've got a meeting with a urology consultant on Thursday.
I know that the cancer has broken out of the capsule (prostate), so now I just want to know the next steps.

Wishing you all the best ,mine was the same and am being treated with Hormone treatment and radiotherapy.

 

[Seagull on the Hill]

Wishing you all the best ,mine was the same and am being treated with Hormone treatment and radiotherapy.

Thank you.

 

[Seagull on the Hill]

Wishing you all the best ,mine was the same and am being treated with Hormone treatment and radiotherapy.

Confirmed moderately aggressive cancer.
I am having hormone injections followed by radiotherapy too.