Prostrate C , Let's revive this thread eh ,

[rod_vw]

Ask for a PSA test!!! I did and it was raised. That was followed by a MRI and Biopsy which revealed a low level cancer. Now on active surveillance and regular follow ups. The importance of the testing cannot be over stressed as if caught early, treatment is possible. Best wishes to all those that have the problem.

(BrianHHill) Brian, be very wary of 'Active Surveillance' and if you have any doubts force their hand towards more tests and scans. Those with experience on the Macmillan Prostate Cancer Forum will back up my comments. Please go there if you have not already and seek advice especially if you are in possession of all of your PSA, MRI & Biopsy results.

Better safe than sorry!

 

[Outdoors Dad]

Yes chaps it's always worth getting a checkup. My FIL goes into hospital on Monday to have his prostate removed! A healthy 80 year old who plays golf 6 days a week. He's the type of old soldier who never gets ill or goes to the doctors, never complains. However he watched a TV advert about prostate cancer about 4-5 weeks ago and could relate to the symptoms described. So he booked an appointment at docs then given a scan....sadly he has prostate cancer! Fingers crossed he gets through on Monday as my 11 son adores him as do we all!
The symptoms that he could relate to were reduced pissing power and feeling tired.
We always joked John is like a cockroach, never ill, he never got COVID, he'd survive a nuclear war.

Well 2 weeks after his operation to remove his prostate FIL has had his cafeter and stitches removed all good. He had two questions for the doctor can drink his John Smith's and eat a curry now.

 

[pagey]

Well 2 weeks after his operation to remove his prostate FIL has had his cafeter and stitches removed all good. He had two questions for the doctor can drink his John Smith's and eat a curry now.

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