Prostate cancer

[ob]

FFS she's just rang her colleague concerned and being referred to urologists as urgent appointment. Normal wait 25 weeks I'll have letter within 4

 

[paulchapo]

FFS she's just rang her colleague concerned and being referred to urologists as urgent appointment. Normal wait 25 weeks I'll have letter within 4

I'm confused with this, apologies if I've read something wrong but I thought you said the doctor was happy with everything and it was an enlarged prostate? What was your PSA level? Mine has jumped in my last test by quite a lot so I have to have a second test. I've been under the consultation for a good eight years and this is a surprising, worrying and unexpected shock for me.

 

[ob]

I'm confused with this, apologies if I've read something wrong but I thought you said the doctor was happy with everything and it was an enlarged prostate? What was your PSA level? Mine has jumped in my last test by quite a lot so I have to have a second test. I've been under the consultation for a good eight years and this is a surprising, worrying and unexpected shock for me.

Dr says literally I'm happy with what I found, urine, PSA (didn't tell me reading) and bloods fine, examination was ok but felt enlarged and will speak to my colleague and call/txt you with 24 hours with my recommendation that we prescribe medication for enlarged prostate. Her phone call 5 hours later she says that colleague had some concerns re blood in semen and they will speak to urologist with prospect of having another checkup. Usual waiting time roughly 20-25 months but I can expect an appointment within 4 weeks

 

[kaz7]

Dr says literally I'm happy with what I found, urine, PSA (didn't tell me reading) and bloods fine, examination was ok but felt enlarged and will speak to my colleague and call/txt you with 24 hours with my recommendation that we prescribe medication for enlarged prostate. Her phone call 5 hours later she says that colleague had some concerns re blood in semen and they will speak to urologist with prospect of having another checkup. Usual waiting time roughly 20-25 months but I can expect an appointment within 4 weeks

If it is anything they have caught it early but dont let the quickness of the appt worry you , they are covering all the bases

 

[paulchapo]

Dr says literally I'm happy with what I found, urine, PSA (didn't tell me reading) and bloods fine, examination was ok but felt enlarged and will speak to my colleague and call/txt you with 24 hours with my recommendation that we prescribe medication for enlarged prostate. Her phone call 5 hours later she says that colleague had some concerns re blood in semen and they will speak to urologist with prospect of having another checkup. Usual waiting time roughly 20-25 months but I can expect an appointment within 4 weeks if urologist wants to see me

Thanks for getting back. Blood and semen in urine occasionally happens with an enlarged prostate, it's happened to me. Obviously if it's happening regularly that needs investigating further.

My consultant said there's not really any medication he can give me to shrink it. He said he could give me tablets to help with the urine flow but I didn't take him up on it. I'd advise asking your PSA result and they should check that every six months if it's high, less if it's very high. Good luck with it.

 

[ob]

Thanks for getting back. Blood and semen in urine occasionally happens with an enlarged prostate, it's happened to me. Obviously if it's happening regularly that needs investigating further.

My consultant said there's not really any medication he can give me to shrink it. He said he could give me tablets to help with the urine flow but I didn't take him up on it. I'd advise asking your PSA result and they should check that every six months if it's high, less if it's very high. Good luck with it.

Cheers, yea think tablets mentioned help with urine issues rather than reducing swelling of prostate. I will ask for PSA results when next speaking to surgery

 

[paulchapo]

Cheers, yea think tablets mentioned help with urine issues rather than reducing swelling of prostate. I will ask for PSA results when next speaking to surgery

It helps with improving the urine flow as on bad days it's a bloody trickle. The PSA is an indicator things aren't right. It should be 4 and under. Mine has fluctuated between 5.2 and 8.9. After a delay of four months over my six monthly test it has jumped significantly which is worrying. I have a repeat test on Thursday and I hope it has dropped or I'm back; n the mix, scan, biopsy etcetera.

 

[mcfcinprague]

I hope you guys will be OK. I'm hopefully on the road to recovery. My PSA was 4.6 and I was positively diagnosed following the biopsy. I had Brachytherapy and then Radiotherapy at the Christie followed by hormone jabs. PSA now 0.05 and being tested every 6 months. I'm always happy to have a chat with anybody about it if it may help.

 

[A57 the snake]

Just got my fundraising to £5000 for prostate cancer uk a huge thanks to all who have contributed and have pm’d me on advice etc @hammocity @slipperone I’m so sorry I’ve missed so of you lads and lasses off I’ll work my through. We set off from Glossop to Edale on Saturday morning 72 strong amazing day an amazing turnout it was an absolute gruler
But like this fight I’m in it was with plenty of ups downs tears and laughter.Great day.
Let’s keep talking regarding this horrific disease.
Up the blues.

 

[hammocity]

Just got my fundraising to £5000 for prostate cancer uk a huge thanks to all who have contributed and have pm’d me on advice etc @hammocity @slipperone I’m so sorry I’ve missed so of you lads and lasses off I’ll work my through. We set off from Glossop to Edale on Saturday morning 72 strong amazing day an amazing turnout it was an absolute gruler
But like this fight I’m in it was with plenty of ups downs tears and laughter.Great day.
Let’s keep talking regarding this horrific disease.
Up the blues.

A brilliant effort, to raise so much in so little time is inspirational, fantastic.