Prostate cancer

Just wondering if anyone can give advice. I been living with incurable prostate cancer near on four years. Six months ago my PSA was 0.3, in January it had gone up to 1.8 and last weeks blood test was 2.9. I know its still below four which is good but its obviously heading in the wrong direction. Anyone had the same happen to them and what was the outcome?
 
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Blue Apple said:
Just wondering if anyone can give advice. I been living with incurable prostate cancer near on four years. Six months ago my PSA was 0.3, in January it had gone up to 1.8 and last weeks blood test was 2.9. I know its still below four which is good but its obviously heading in the wrong direction. Anyone had the same happen to them and what was the outcome?
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For what it's worth mate, I think PSA tests whilst very important can also give all sorts of signals. My BiL found he had advanced Prostate Cancer and yet all his PSA results were always in the normal range. I had one recently that was affected by taking antibiotics and Im being retested in a few weeks. The Doc told me not to have sex or ride a bicycle (especially not both at the same time I guess !) for a couple of days before the test. Your numbers though increasing a little are all good - I'm sure they would have said if there was a cause for concern as they're obviously keeping a close eye on you.
Good luck Blue.
 
Blue Apple said:
Just wondering if anyone can give advice. I been living with incurable prostate cancer near on four years. Six months ago my PSA was 0.3, in January it had gone up to 1.8 and last weeks blood test was 2.9. I know its still below four which is good but its obviously heading in the wrong direction. Anyone had the same happen to them and what was the outcome?
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Hi mate PSA is very complicated it’s like what Rob posted it fluctuates regarding on all types of reasons mine was 0.3 but that was after a prostectomy so we knew cancer had returned or not been completely eradicated, so different PSA levels are not all uniformed .
www.prostatecanceruk.org
Will provide information or they have specialised nurses available who are extremely helpful
0800 074 8383
Good Luck with everything.
 
Cassandra said:
On active survellance; got latest psa results today - stable at 2.9, routine follow up conversation next Thursday.
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I think 2.9 is just below the danger limit, isn't it? Anyway, good that you are on active surveillance as that will enable action as soon as it's needed.
 
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RobMCFC said:
Coincidentally, I’ve had my Prostate cancer confirmed tonight - Gleason Score of 8.

Nothing much changes - it’s what I expected. I’m already taking the hormone tablets, which will change to hormone injections every three months, and then I’ll be getting some radiotherapy in 3 to 4 months.
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All the best and good luck Rob.
 
Just recently someone close to me has been diagnosed with prostate cancer in his 50s. He has had yearly checks but this time it was discovered. They think it is very recent as it is small. He has had the scan which showed it has not spread to his bones so has decided, along with his consultants advice, to have the prostate removed. Just wondered what other lads on here think about that, as I'm sure anyone who has gone through this has read up extensively on the different options. He has private health care but I am told with cancer this is usually not an option, but can it become an option regarding which consultant does the op.
Thanks in advance if you reply.
 
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