Prostate cancer

[davyhulme blue]

Similar age and meds have made a massive difference for me. Wanted me to possibly take finistride as well but that's for future.

I am on both maté finasteride was added after I had a TURP op .good luck to everyone

 

[A57 the snake]

Don’t overthink it - at the end of the day, you need to get to that biopsy because nothing can be diagnosed or ruled out without it.

FYI, it usually takes at least 10 days to get the results of a biopsy. Best of luck getting through the next week or so.

Good Luck Inch,
As per great post Rob.
It’s a long process and a lot to process.
As I’ve stated before the internet can be an enemy at this point stay on the straight and narrow of NHS and prostate cancer uk websites for help and advice.
Good luck inchy and keep us posted mate.

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

Update;

Had bloods done Monday evening, got a call Tuesday morning to say doctor wants me in at the earliest appointment they had for the biopsy so next Thursday now. Not sure if the timeframe is good or bad news tbh.

Fingers crossed.

Good luck Inchy lad.
I had the dreaded finger up the jacksy today after having my bloods done a few week back. Bloods normal and nothing untowards up there. Its been a bit of a double check up because I had polyps about 6 years back. Dr Shah has sent me to have a colonscoptamy(pardon the spelling) mainly because I want to be checked out. It's because of this thread and especially A57 Snake, I am doing this. Well played boys, the more we talk about this and get it out there, then the more people like me will go n get checked out. Good luck to you all who are going through this right now.

 

[ob]

Update;

Had bloods done Monday evening, got a call Tuesday morning to say doctor wants me in at the earliest appointment they had for the biopsy so next Thursday now. Not sure if the timeframe is good or bad news tbh.

Fingers crossed.

Good luck mate

 

[Sky Blue Thinking]

Update;

Had bloods done Monday evening, got a call Tuesday morning to say doctor wants me in at the earliest appointment they had for the biopsy so next Thursday now. Not sure if the timeframe is good or bad news tbh.

Fingers crossed.

Everything crossed for you

 

[its grim up north]

I dont have the big C. I've had 2 biopsies and several MRI scans at Hope. I have the enlarged prostate. I'm 7 weeks post TURP surgery. No more Tamsulosin or Finasteride. Peeing like a good un. Everything OK except for an occasional dash and pre pee dribbles, but advised that will get less and less over time. Hope it does as been advised if they need to give me tablets I'll be on them for life. Good luck to you all awaiting news or treatment.

 

[inchy14]

I dont have the big C. I've had 2 biopsies and several MRI scans at Hope. I have the enlarged prostate. I'm 7 weeks post TURP surgery. No more Tamsulosin or Finasteride. Peeing like a good un. Everything OK except for an occasional dash and pre pee dribbles, but advised that will get less and less over time. Hope it does as been advised if they need to give me tablets I'll be on them for life. Good luck to you all awaiting news or treatment.

Great news mate.

 

[A57 the snake]

I dont have the big C. I've had 2 biopsies and several MRI scans at Hope. I have the enlarged prostate. I'm 7 weeks post TURP surgery. No more Tamsulosin or Finasteride. Peeing like a good un. Everything OK except for an occasional dash and pre pee dribbles, but advised that will get less and less over time. Hope it does as been advised if they need to give me tablets I'll be on them for life. Good luck to you all awaiting news or treatment.

Absolutely great news, take a breath and enjoy now mate , made up .

 

[A57 the snake]

Just a quick note for those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and have or received or receiving treatment.
If you’re planning a holiday it’s best to declare it on your holiday insurance as any mishap could leave you invalid.
We’re going to Greece next month and Mrs snake just sauced one from puffin travel insurance (gold) . Only £75 excess .
Just worth looking into. Just be careful some quotes were outrageous.
But best to declare it really doesn’t bump it that much.
Enjoy your summer.,

 

[RobMCFC]

Just a quick note for those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and have or received or receiving treatment.
If you’re planning a holiday it’s best to declare it on your holiday insurance as any mishap could leave you invalid.
We’re going to Greece next month and Mrs snake just sauced one from puffin travel insurance (gold) . Only £75 excess .
Just worth looking into. Just be careful some quotes were outrageous.
But best to declare it really doesn’t bump it that much.
Enjoy your summer.,

I’ve had/got loads of short trips this summer. We usually have a family annual policy but this is a no-go now. My wife and kids now have a separate policy - £70 for the year for all 3 of them.

For the last few trips, I’ve used Admiral - costs £20-£30 per weekend, but you are able to declare Prostate Cancer and what stage of treatment you are at. Admiral are a known name so it seems pretty reasonable to me.

 

[TShed]

I’ve had/got loads of short trips this summer. We usually have a family annual policy but this is a no-go now. My wife and kids now have a separate policy - £70 for the year for all 3 of them.

For the last few trips, I’ve used Admiral - costs £20-£30 per weekend, but you are able to declare Prostate Cancer and what stage of treatment you are at. Admiral are a known name so it seems pretty reasonable to me.

Well worth knowing Rob and A57 during my investigation I actually cancelled a long weekend cause of the cost of insurance lost £1k but also head was in bits aswell. Officially I’m still under Stepping Hill urology so this is worth knowing.

 

[ROBSH34]

Well worth knowing Rob and A57 during my investigation I actually cancelled a long weekend cause of the cost of insurance lost £1k but also head was in bits aswell. Officially I’m still under Stepping Hill urology so this is worth knowing.

Well worth knowing Rob and A57 during my investigation I actually cancelled a long weekend cause of the cost of insurance lost £1k but also head was in bits aswell. Officially I’m still under Stepping Hill urology so this is worth knowing.

As far as I'm aware if you had a travel policy in place before you started being diagnosed then the policy would remain in place for any pre booked holidays. We booked a trip in May last year travelling last November. I had a PSA check in September which led to a diagnosis in mid November . I contacted the insurers who came back saying I would be covered but anything booked after I had had the PSA result wouldn't be.

 

[lazerblue]

just got back from 2 weeks holiday tonight to find an appointment for the christie tomorrow afternoon to biscuss diagnosis and treatment, i was told i would be going to stepping hill for any treatment, don't know what's changed

 

[A57 the snake]

just got back from 2 weeks holiday tonight to find an appointment for the christie tomorrow afternoon to biscuss diagnosis and treatment, i was told i would be going to stepping hill for any treatment, don't know what's changed

I was back and forth mate between the two sometimes Christie’s send their team to stepping hill , I had my surgery at stepping hill. There’ll probably talk about all treatments resulting in your diagnosis .
Take care and the Good Luck.
Hope you had a good couple of weeks away.

 

[smevchenko]

I had a prostate exam about 4 years ago, no concerns apparently.

Might head back to the GP soon....

Find myself needing the toilet frequently, sometimes within minutes of going.
Seem to struggle emptying my bladder, poor flow etc
Generally need at least two trips to the toilet overnight

All possibly related to older age (only 42 though), was told previously just an enlarged prostate.

Reason enough to get checked out again?

 

[ob]

I had a prostate exam about 4 years ago, no concerns apparently.

Might head back to the GP soon....

Find myself needing the toilet frequently, sometimes within minutes of going.
Seem to struggle emptying my bladder, poor flow etc
Generally need at least two trips to the toilet overnight

All possibly related to older age (only 42 though), was told previously just an enlarged prostate.

Reason enough to get checked out again?

100 per cent a reason to imo mate. Good luck

 

[ob]

just got back from 2 weeks holiday tonight to find an appointment for the christie tomorrow afternoon to biscuss diagnosis and treatment, i was told i would be going to stepping hill for any treatment, don't know what's changed

Good luck tomorrow mate

 

[lazerblue]

I was back and forth mate between the two sometimes Christie’s send their team to stepping hill , I had my surgery at stepping hill. There’ll probably talk about all treatments resulting in your diagnosis .
Take care and the Good Luck.
Hope you had a good couple of weeks away.

ive got an appointment with the surgeon from stepping hill on the 16th, so i assume this one is to discuss radiotherapy

 

[lazerblue]

Hope you had a good couple of weeks away.

cheers, i was able to forget all about it while i was away, bit of a wake up call to come home to the letter for the appointment for tomorrow but at least they seem to be on the ball

 

[A57 the snake]

ive got an appointment with the surgeon from stepping hill on the 16th, so i assume this one is to discuss radiotherapy

Yes mate that’s route I went down ,
Opted for surgery, then unfortunately had to have radiotherapy (I’m just greedy ;)
but I will say that this is an extremely rare occurrence, we’re very lucky to have these top top services in our area, as always Good luck tomorrow and if you need any advice and shared experiences PM anytime.