Prostate cancer

[lloydie]

For those who are unlucky, this is worth investigating;

High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)

This section tells you about using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to treat prostate cancer, how it works and what the side effects are. We provide up-to-date specialist information for men affected by prostate cancer and their friends and families

prostatecanceruk.org

I went through the trials for this about 7/8 years ago at UCH in London, was a pain travelling down for tests etc only to find I was unsuitable due to the diverse spread. Luckily I was diagnosed early enough via PSA and "only" had to deal with Radiotherapy. Currently PSA steady at 0.25 so all good.

 

[A57 the snake]

March the Month 2024

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

marchthemonth.prostatecanceruk.org

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/england/derbyshire/old-glossop-and-bleaklow-head-circular-b-29-crash-site?p=-1

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.

We raised £1317 for prostate cancer uk
Thank you for your contributions it’s superb
Special thanks for @hammocity as always and to @dirtyharry for making the trip and doing the walk .. he started at the back with me then turned into a mountain goat and led the field .
A great day and thank you to everyone who’s contributions help make the total.
We go again next March . 66 people turned out it’s getting bigger every year.

Thank you all.
Gary.

 

[ob]

We raised £1317 for prostate cancer uk
Thank you for your contributions it’s superb
Special thanks for @hammocity as always and to @dirtyharry for making the trip and doing the walk .. he started at the back with me then turned into a mountain goat and led the field .
A great day and thank you to everyone who’s contributions help make the total.
We go again next March . 66 people turned out it’s getting bigger every year.

Thank you all.
Gary.

Fantastic well done all

 

[Dirty Harry]

We raised £1317 for prostate cancer uk
Thank you for your contributions it’s superb
Special thanks for @hammocity as always and to @dirtyharry for making the trip and doing the walk .. he started at the back with me then turned into a mountain goat and led the field .
A great day and thank you to everyone who’s contributions help make the total.
We go again next March . 66 people turned out it’s getting bigger every year.

Thank you all.
Gary.

Ha, I wouldn’t go that far but it was a pleasure mate, great to meet you and a few of the other lads, was a really enjoyable today for a great cause, see you next time :-).

 

[A57 the snake]

Ha, I wouldn’t go that far but it was a pleasure mate, great to meet you and a few of the other lads, was a really enjoyable today for a great cause, see you next time :-).

Superb Mate !!

 

[ob]

I'm walking 100 miles in May for prostate cancer. Just wanted to remind you all to get checked. Was talking to someone at wedding last weekend. Not seen him for 20 years, he went in for hip operation and they asked if he'd been tested as over 60. He said no and they tested. Found to have cancer and just finishing his treatment now looking good for ringing the bell soon. Guys get yourself checked out

 

[yeseye]

I'm walking 100 miles in May for prostate cancer. Just wanted to remind you all to get checked. Was talking to someone at wedding last weekend. Not seen him for 20 years, he went in for hip operation and they asked if he'd been tested as over 60. He said no and they tested. Found to have cancer and just finishing his treatment now looking good for ringing the bell soon. Guys get yourself checked out

How do you go about getting a test?
Do you have to have any symptoms or be of a certain age?

 

[ob]

How do you go about getting a test?
Do you have to have any symptoms or be of a certain age?

Ask GP mate, recommended over 60 I believe. I had symptoms but luckily mine just enlarged and take medication

 

[ob]

How do you go about getting a test?
Do you have to have any symptoms or be of a certain age?

Prostate Cancer UK

We want to stop prostate cancer being a killer. We fund groundbreaking research, drive improvements in treatment, and fight injustice in care.

prostatecanceruk.org

 

[MCFC_ Phil]

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.

I was in the exact position as you. Going too many times at night and having slow flow. Was worried about cancer, so decided to go down the the diagnostic pathway. Entailed checking size of prostate through bum, then PSA test and finally camera exam through the japs eye! After this consultant said he was happy, no cancer, so defo worth doing it.