Mid 50s, Diagnosed this time last yr. Low grade so they recommended Active Surveillance which means they just monitor it's progress
After a 2nd biopsy recently they found a slighter higher grade so i have decided to get treatment probably
Brachytherapy? I have meeting with consultant at end of month to decide treatment
I had no symptoms (and still don't) and this was picked up in a blood test for something else. It didn't feel like it at the time of diagnosis
but now i feel lucky. Otherwise I would have had a hell of a shock in a few yrs time when it had got a lot worse IE Spread
Get tested!
If you’re mid 40s and have a family history of Prostate Cancer then docs will also do a yearly PSA test and physical examination.
Startling to see the number of people impacted by this on here, a reminder to everyone to get the blood test done
I'm sure my doctor told me the blood test wasn't very accurate
NewbsI'm sure my doctor told me the blood test wasn't very accurate
The PSA test is accurate for what it records... an increased level of Prostate Specific Antigen.
Your doctor probably meant that it is not an indication that you actually have cancer... but it does indicate that something is happening.
Other tests will find if it is cancer, enlarged prostate or something else... but it is a good place to start.
Don't be put off by your GP - do it!
Best of luck STQ, and everyone else that’s going through such a tough time will illnesses.
I’m one of those stupid fecking men (at 64) who hides my head in the sand at the thought of getting tests when there’s no symptoms of anything. Got a regular bowel cancer test (the pop one) arriving in the post any day soon so will defo send that back and also contact my GP for that prostrate cancer test. So thank you.
Really appreciative of my (apparantly) good health right now but at this age one never knows what’s around the corner- and at this age we walk past an awful lot of corners.
Good health to everyone out there.
Edit: meant to say, got a nephew (49) being operated on for cancer tomorrow after chemo and radiotherapy. Lost my dad and brother in law in their 40s to it. Never too young to get tested for these things.
Best wishes to you all.I had a PSA test recently, all clear fortunately,prompted by a mate who is now waiting for an operation, hopefully caught it early..
Thanks for passing this on. I'm going to get my Dad to do this. All the best to you.
Good luck pal. I’m 63 and was diagnosed with it 14 years ago. I only got tested because my dad was dying of it and I read that it was hereditary.
I was incredibly lucky because I had no symptoms but had an aggressive strain and caught it early. I had surgery to remove the prostate and am still healthy and fully functioning 🙂, if I hadn’t got in early I’d have been gone many years ago, so 100% endorse your advice and underline that you need to be checked every single year it’s not a one off.
All the best Kro
CattellroadcornerGood luck as well pal. 💙Just finished 7 and half weeks radiotherapy. Starting to feel normal again. Got the edgy wait for my first PSA test but fingers crossed. Good luck Steve. I'm sure you'll be fine. Keep spreading the word mate. If it saves one person it's worth it. KRO
flamingoIt’s good to be lucky mate. KROGood luck pal. I’m 63 and was diagnosed with it 14 years ago. I only got tested because my dad was dying of it and I read that it was hereditary.
I was incredibly lucky because I had no symptoms but had an aggressive strain and caught it early. I had surgery to remove the prostate and am still healthy and fully functioning 🙂, if I hadn’t got in early I’d have been gone many years ago, so 100% endorse your advice and underline that you need to be checked every single year it’s not a one off.
All the best Kro
Lost my dad to this 15 years ago so am if anything a bit paranoid about it . Had the PSA test and the specialist check earlier this year after the GP wasn’t happy with the feel of it . Specialist said that’s exactly how it should feel , like a walnut . Next door neighbour looks like a skeleton after ignoring his symptoms for too long he’s getting treatment now but I think he’s too far gone 😢
I’m now 14 years post prostatectomy. I’m still free of cancer. I had to have the radical surgery, which meant removal of the prostate including nerves.
The down sides of radical surgery. I need medication to maintain an erection. It works, but it spoils spontaneity. I wear a pad for comfort, because the possibility of leaking a little is always there.
The upside. I’m alive to see my kids grow up and reach maturity. That makes everything worthwhile.
I hope my graphic description hasn’t offended anyone. In fact, even in the short time since I had surgery, it is now much more precise and less likely to cause the damage that I had.
Get yourself checked. I was in my mid 50s with minimal symptoms. If I hadn’t had a check up, I’d probably be dead now.