Prostate cancer

Saddleworth2 said:
Best wishes to everyone on here who has/is battling this cancer.

I read so much contrary advice about the accuracy of tests and the number of false positives. I even asked at my GP for a test and was told I only need one if I have symptoms. I’m 65 with no symptoms other than getting up to the loo in the night but I’ve done that as long as I can remember. So what are the views. Should I just wait for symptoms or demand a test. If I do that what do the tests entail?

thanks for any advice.
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I guess individual GP's have different approaches. My practice liked me to have a range of blood tests about every 18 months and these included a PSA check. It does appear that PSA levels can be raised for reasons other than cancer and is not always raised when cancer is present, so it is not perfect. But coupled with a rectal examination of the prostate it does seem to be the best preliminary indicator that something isn't right in that area and so to me it seems sensible to have a PSA test every 1-2 years once you become a man of a certain age.
 
Cassandra said:
I guess individual GP's have different approaches. My practice liked me to have a range of blood tests about every 18 months and these included a PSA check. It does appear that PSA levels can be raised for reasons other than cancer and is not always raised when cancer is present, so it is not perfect. But coupled with a rectal examination of the prostate it does seem to be the best preliminary indicator that something isn't right in that area and so to me it seems sensible to have a PSA test every 1-2 years once you become a man of a certain age.
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Thanks everyone ( @A57 the snake , @ob @Dirty Harry ) for responses. I'm going to ask for the PSA test and take it from there. Just going through my GP's version of an MOT just now as my BP is a little high so will ask them to check as part of that process.
 
Cassandra said:
I guess individual GP's have different approaches. My practice liked me to have a range of blood tests about every 18 months and these included a PSA check. It does appear that PSA levels can be raised for reasons other than cancer and is not always raised when cancer is present, so it is not perfect. But coupled with a rectal examination of the prostate it does seem to be the best preliminary indicator that something isn't right in that area and so to me it seems sensible to have a PSA test every 1-2 years once you become a man of a certain age.
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Good points.
Not sure what constitutes a need for physical check in UK but they used to vary depending on your NHS area.
For example Manchester Royal in my time advised local check for me when psa over 5.0.
When actioning this a consultant told in W. Yorks hire told me they checked when it reached 7.0.
Luckily an early blood test in Spain has 3.0 as its limit.
Think they have all lowered psa maximum in UK but you never know what happens with the NHS being so overloaded.
 
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Saddleworth2 said:
Thanks everyone ( @A57 the snake , @ob @Dirty Harry ) for responses. I'm going to ask for the PSA test and take it from there. Just going through my GP's version of an MOT just now as my BP is a little high so will ask them to check as part of that process.
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No worries at all mate not that you’ll need it but best of luck .
 
A57 the snake said:
That’s sad pal, regarding your friend just share stories from people on here and the odds are in his favour hugely, time is the essence definitely I can’t reiterate enough to get checked . I took myself along for a check up and dodged the biggest bullet known to men. The brutal truth and cancer is brutal that being diagnosed at 52 Christie’s told me I’d probably had it for two years and without worrying anyone the level I had I wouldn’t of got to 56 . Don’t wait for symptoms I didn’t have any. I’m not in anyway trying to scare anyone on here reading this .
Get to 50 get checked.

Up the blues.
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I'm one of those guys that adopts the mentality that if you don't get tested you can't get bad news which I know is stupid - was inspired by all your recent posts and background story and took the blood test yesterday as am 51 and results look ok at 0.66 so thanks for the pearls of wisdom and all the best for you in your situation and your walk.

However, I do think I would of blocked you if it had come back highly elevated ;-)
 
AlgarveBlu said:
I'm one of those guys that adopts the mentality that if you don't get tested you can't get bad news which I know is stupid - was inspired by all your recent posts and background story and took the blood test yesterday as am 51 and results look ok at 0.66 so thanks for the pearls of wisdom and all the best for you in your situation and your walk.

However, I do think I would of blocked you if it had come back highly elevated ;-)
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Brilliant mate …
 
Saddleworth2 said:
Thanks everyone ( @A57 the snake , @ob @Dirty Harry ) for responses. I'm going to ask for the PSA test and take it from there. Just going through my GP's version of an MOT just now as my BP is a little high so will ask them to check as part of that process.
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When you go to the docs just lay it on a bit thick. Up 5 or 6 times a night, trouble starting to pee and basically drippling your pee out. Once you're in the system they monitor you regularly. My PSA has been as high as 14, back down last time to 8 and I dont have cancer, as opposed to my daughters father in law who had a reading of 5.7 and has full blown big C. So its an indication only. I've had two biopsies, both clear, but have BHP, now have regular bloodtests and scans. Can't praise Hope Hospital Urology enough. Good luck to you.
 
A57 the snake said:
So finally after many months of appointments and Check ups I on Thursday got diagnosed with prostate cancer , this might sound a bit mad but I’m now finally relieved that it’s now done it’s taken a while to get this all sorted and I know I got back to the Jack grealish thread when I mentioned this . Unfortunately for someone of my age (53) on Wednesday it’s an aggressive form but I’m under stepping hill and Christie’s now so I’m in good hands. If anyone has any experience of this it’d be nice if it’s shared either on here or a pm. I’m ok even though I always had a bad feeling of the final diagnosis it’s a shock that the Gleeson score was quite aggressive I’ll fight this all the bloody way . I’m grateful I’ve got great family and friends around me , please don’t take this as a sympathy post more of any advice and experience in this is always welcome.
So there it is I’m type of bloke whose pretty open with things and this on here will help .
Finally please anyone of you who’s getting towards the age of 50 please, please have a mot at your doctors/GP . Do not ignore this prostate cancer IS the silent assassin.
Take care all you and up blues.
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All the best, and know that you've got loads of supporters on here if you need a word or a favour, or a bit of positivity.

I'm around your age and will get myself checked out.
 
Saddleworth2 said:
Best wishes to everyone on here who has/is battling this cancer.

I read so much contrary advice about the accuracy of tests and the number of false positives. I even asked at my GP for a test and was told I only need one if I have symptoms. I’m 65 with no symptoms other than getting up to the loo in the night but I’ve done that as long as I can remember. So what are the views. Should I just wait for symptoms or demand a test. If I do that what do the tests entail?

thanks for any advice.
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You are entitled to an annual blood test from your GP.
Insist they check for PSA.
Do not be fobbed of.
 
marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org

March the Month 2025

Hit 11,000 steps a day this March and raise money to save more men.
marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org

We’ve a blank weekend coming up so if anyone likes a good walk over the tops we’re doing a fundraising walk over bleaklow (passing the B-29 crash site Over exposed) . We meet at the Queens in Old Glossop 9:15 am where breakfast will be served and end up in the BeeHive pub Whitfield where there’ll be food available also.
Both pubs have agreed that all monies raised for the food goes straight into the fundraiser for prostate cancer uk. It’s a stunning walk over the tops of Glossop roughly about 11k . If anyone would like to come or donate please see the links .
Thanks everyone.

Up the blues.
 
Good man A57. A worthy cause.

Still too many men unaware of what this is all about. I was diagnosed December 2017. Had brachytherapy, radiotherapy and hormone jabs. My PSA now down at 0.01.

Would love to join you but am currently recovering from a fractured hip which has made me miss quite a few games this season.

Good luck and I hope there are lots of people there supporting you.

Phil
 
A57 the snake said:
marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org

March the Month 2025

Hit 11,000 steps a day this March and raise money to save more men.
marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org

We’ve a blank weekend coming up so if anyone likes a good walk over the tops we’re doing a fundraising walk over bleaklow (passing the B-29 crash site Over exposed) . We meet at the Queens in Old Glossop 9:15 am where breakfast will be served and end up in the BeeHive pub Whitfield where there’ll be food available also.
Both pubs have agreed that all monies raised for the food goes straight into the fundraiser for prostate cancer uk. It’s a stunning walk over the tops of Glossop roughly about 11k . If anyone would like to come or donate please see the links .
Thanks everyone.

Up the blues.
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What date are you looking at mate ?
Dogs on leads ok ?
 
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mcfcinprague said:
Good man A57. A worthy cause.

Still too many men unaware of what this is all about. I was diagnosed December 2017. Had brachytherapy, radiotherapy and hormone jabs. My PSA now down at 0.01.

Would love to join you but am currently recovering from a fractured hip which has made me miss quite a few games this season.

Good luck and I hope there are lots of people there supporting you.

Phil
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Great words Phil and thank you ,you’ll be back on your feet in no time pal, we’ll do it again next year !!
 
mcfcinprague said:
Good man A57. A worthy cause.

Still too many men unaware of what this is all about. I was diagnosed December 2017. Had brachytherapy, radiotherapy and hormone jabs. My PSA now down at 0.01.

Would love to join you but am currently recovering from a fractured hip which has made me miss quite a few games this season.

Good luck and I hope there are lots of people there supporting you.

Phil
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All the best mate and keep your chin up.
 
A57 the snake said:
marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org

March the Month 2025

Hit 11,000 steps a day this March and raise money to save more men.
marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org

We’ve a blank weekend coming up so if anyone likes a good walk over the tops we’re doing a fundraising walk over bleaklow (passing the B-29 crash site Over exposed) . We meet at the Queens in Old Glossop 9:15 am where breakfast will be served and end up in the BeeHive pub Whitfield where there’ll be food available also.
Both pubs have agreed that all monies raised for the food goes straight into the fundraiser for prostate cancer uk. It’s a stunning walk over the tops of Glossop roughly about 11k . If anyone would like to come or donate please see the links .
Thanks everyone.

Up the blues.
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If I could I would. Great effort though mate. Very impressed.
 
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