Prostate cancer

Got my hospital appointment referral from GP on 30th May. Also got bowel cancer screening test kit in post today. Starting to feel little old
 
All the best mate. Had some issues down there myself but i think it was just a twisted bollock. Asked for a PSA test which came back clear.
I have regular bloodtests for my diabetes requested they add psa this time all good.
 
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Never ever be afraid of seeing a doctor, no matter how embarrassing it is. Today I’ve had a doctor probe my arsehole, physically look at it from less than 12” away then sit down and talked to me about his findings. Doctors and medical staff have the utmost professionalism and respect for patients. If you ever feel that something isn’t quite right, please go and see a doctor and get checked out. In recent weeks I’ve had a colonoscopy, 2 fingers up the arse (not together before anyone cracks a joke!) then todays examination. Next up is an MRI scan to check for anything else that could be causing my issues.

Apolgoes to jump in on the OP’s thread, your post has already proved influential as a few members have booked appointments. Guys need to stick together, be more open and honest about things especially in the private regions of our bodies.

Get checked out blues!

*** UPDATE ***

After my colonoscopy and the situation slowly worsening again, in February I was sent for an MRI scan to see if anything showed up. On the results, there was an area of fluid build up which required surgery to drain/remove. The consultant suspected I had an Anal Fistula which would need a seton to allow the area to
Drain naturally over a few weeks/months. I’ve had the procedure done today, which will hopefully cure the issue and pains
I’ve been receiving.

It’s been a tough 8 months with random pains and other issues. Hopefully we’ve got to the bottom of it
Toofy Grin
Little Angel


If there’s anything wrong guys, even a slight niggle or worry, then go and see a doctor. They’ve seen more dicks, arseholes, balls than anyone else, there is nothing to be embarrassed about and I’d much rather be safe than sorry.
 
I had my 3rd colonoscopy a week ago.
It’s never a pleasant experience but I had a good friend who died from a combination of bowl cancer and stupidity so I understand the imperative.

He died about 10 years back, before the routine tests were introduced, but he was passing blood and had told his doctor about it but then refused to have the examination because he was old school and, as he put it “would rather die than allow someone to mess with his arse”.

I mention this because the only good that can come from his death is if it inspires someone else to put stupidity aside and allow the NHS to save their life.
 
I had my 3rd colonoscopy a week ago.
It’s never a pleasant experience but I had a good friend who died from a combination of bowl cancer and stupidity so I understand the imperative.

He died about 10 years back, before the routine tests were introduced, but he was passing blood and had told his doctor about it but then refused to have the examination because he was old school and, as he put it “would rather die than allow someone to mess with his arse”.

I mention this because the only good that can come from his death is if it inspires someone else to put stupidity aside and allow the NHS to save their life.
Good on you, had a couple of colonoscopies now and they aren’t a pleasant experience. The one I had 5/6 months back was just with gas and air, the first one I had the IV sensitive. I can thoroughly recommend if anyone has one in the future to have the sensitive as gas and air wasn’t anywhere near as effective!

I was so nervous about anything medical and especially anal etc, but I’ve never once been made to feel uncomfortable by staff within the NHS or privately, there professionalism was outstanding.

Get checked out blues if you ever have symptoms
 
Good on you, had a couple of colonoscopies now and they aren’t a pleasant experience. The one I had 5/6 months back was just with gas and air, the first one I had the IV sensitive. I can thoroughly recommend if anyone has one in the future to have the sensitive as gas and air wasn’t anywhere near as effective!

I was so nervous about anything medical and especially anal etc, but I’ve never once been made to feel uncomfortable by staff within the NHS or privately, there professionalism was outstanding.

Get checked out blues if you ever have symptoms
All guys over 45 should have an annual prostate check, your life can easily depend on it.

It's as much fun as you make it. If you want to be embarrassed or nervous, then overcome it, because as Rick says, these professionals have seen it all and you're just another patient. Geez, women go through far more than men when it comes to these areas. A prostate check takes literally two seconds, but could save your life.

Get a colonoscopy as well. My first one was the hospital/gas one and I farted for my country afterwards in recovery, but of the rest of the procedure I knew nothing about it. Now I simply mail in a sample rather than go to hospital and have them check.

While you're at it, check your nuts, even you young one's. The most susceptible are the 20 - 40 age group.

Insist on a heart stress test. I had one 10 years ago and another recently. Although I eat quite well, am fit and healthy, there was a definite deterioration in the plaque build up in my arteries during those ten years. It's nothing serious, but for those who have more plaque build up than me, then the next step could easily be a sudden stroke or heart attack.

Be proactive, not reactive. If you can catch something early, then your chances of survival are obviously so much better. It's only common sense really.
 
All guys over 45 should have an annual prostate check, your life can easily depend on it.

It's as much fun as you make it. If you want to be embarrassed or nervous, then overcome it, because as Rick says, these professionals have seen it all and you're just another patient. Geez, women go through far more than men when it comes to these areas. A prostate check takes literally two seconds, but could save your life.

Get a colonoscopy as well. My first one was the hospital/gas one and I farted for my country afterwards in recovery, but of the rest of the procedure I knew nothing about it. Now I simply mail in a sample rather than go to hospital and have them check.

While you're at it, check your nuts, even you young one's. The most susceptible are the 20 - 40 age group.

Insist on a heart stress test. I had one 10 years ago and another recently. Although I eat quite well, am fit and healthy, there was a definite deterioration in the plaque build up in my arteries during those ten years. It's nothing serious, but for those who have more plaque build up than me, then the next step could easily be a sudden stroke or heart attack.

Be proactive, not reactive. If you can catch something early, then your chances of survival are obviously so much better. It's only common sense really.
Great post. How do you get a heart stress test?

Your post made me laugh when you farted for England. During my latest colonoscopy, as they reprieved the length of tube from inside me, I said that I feel so bloated. The nurses all joked about farting and one of them said “just let it go”. 5 seconds later they were all singing let it go from frozen at the top of their voices, which made me laugh and then fart so loud. Honestly healthcare professionals are fantastic. As you said it’s their job and they see things on a daily basis.
 
Great post. How do you get a heart stress test?

Your post made me laugh when you farted for England. During my latest colonoscopy, as they reprieved the length of tube from inside me, I said that I feel so bloated. The nurses all joked about farting and one of them said “just let it go”. 5 seconds later they were all singing let it go from frozen at the top of their voices, which made me laugh and then fart so loud. Honestly healthcare professionals are fantastic. As you said it’s their job and they see things on a daily basis.
We are all so conditioned to “not,” yet they just see it as a normal part of the medical procedures they do for a living.

We often die of embarrassment from things they’ve forgotten 2 minutes after leaving the room!

Someone I know has a history of polyps in their family, so gets the pipes cleaned and checked on a 6 month cycle! No qualms about the procedure at all.

Last time they had the procedure, I went to pick them up. They were still a bit spacey from the anesthesia, and couldn’t stop giggling at the wet spot they’d left in the middle of the recovery bed, as a result of some minor drainage.

Made what could have seemed a harrowing or embarrassing experience hilarious to them and the big fart the belly laughs produced only made it even more hilarious, deflating the air of any impropriety or embarrassment!
 
Great post. How do you get a heart stress test?

Your post made me laugh when you farted for England. During my latest colonoscopy, as they reprieved the length of tube from inside me, I said that I feel so bloated. The nurses all joked about farting and one of them said “just let it go”. 5 seconds later they were all singing let it go from frozen at the top of their voices, which made me laugh and then fart so loud. Honestly healthcare professionals are fantastic. As you said it’s their job and they see things on a daily basis.
I asked my doctor Rick.

A guy I knew years ago suddenly had a stroke. He was a few years older than me, but could easily outrun me when out running and he would cycle 40 miles just for fun. He ate a good diet, drank very little and was generally a fit and healthy guy.

I thought, if he could have a stroke, why couldn't I?

I asked my doctor for a heart test, but she wouldn't approve it, so we got into it a little and I said, "So, what are you going to say if I have a heart attack in five years time, we should have made some changes..........it's too late then!!" She relented and the appointment was made.

My thought wasn't so much whether I had a heart condition or plaque build up, but more to use it as a benchmark for the future. When I had my recent check (10 years later), it was plain to see where things had changed and the direction I was going.

I'm lucky, my heart is in good shape and my arteries are in a fairly good condition regarding plaque build up. Statistically I have about a 13% chance of having a stroke or heart attack. The heart specialist wants me to go on meds to bring that down a further 35%.

I live in Canada, so I can't speak for the availability/access in the UK.

I kinda like this living malarkey, so having some checks now and again on my health seem worthwhile.

If you guys want to watch the blues as long as possible, see your kids married or play with your grandchildren, then I would suggest checking on your health as being as good a place to start as any.
 

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