Prostate cancer

[lazerblue]

Got my Biopsy on Tuesday afternoon. Hoping for the best yet fearing the fucking worst.

are you having the transperenial or the transrectal biopsy

 

[inchy14]

are you having the transperenial or the transrectal biopsy

Not sure tbh, just looked at my email and only states prostate biopsy.

 

[Marklr]

I've just tried making an appointment using the online thing. Bag of wank. Doesn't work. I'll have to tell the ex Tesco worker on the doctor's reception my symptoms now.

 

[RobMCFC]

I've just tried making an appointment using the online thing. Bag of wank. Doesn't work. I'll have to tell the ex Tesco worker on the doctor's reception my symptoms now.

That’s not ideal. I often have a go at our doctors but the online query and initial contact works well.

 

[Marklr]

That’s not ideal. I often have a go at our doctors but the online query and initial contact works well.

I'll just ask for the test...they don't need to know why. "Reasons". I've got to wait while the morning to call though.

 

[chedlee]

Had my annual blood pressure check and blood tests last week. Been away in the van last couple of weeks and noticed that I had a greater sense of urgency having to walk 100m to the bog rather than the end of the bed at home. So I asked for a PSA check as well as the usual liver and kidney. My levels were raised (4.6) so had an examination from the doctor. I have an enlarged prostrate apparently. Next step is a referral to Stepping Hill urology.
Hopefully I have acted in good time and if there is any cancer it can be dealt with.
I shall keep you posted.

 

[A57 the snake]

Had my annual blood pressure check and blood tests last week. Been away in the van last couple of weeks and noticed that I had a greater sense of urgency having to walk 100m to the bog rather than the end of the bed at home. So I asked for a PSA check as well as the usual liver and kidney. My levels were raised (4.6) so had an examination from the doctor. I have an enlarged prostrate apparently. Next step is a referral to Stepping Hill urology.
Hopefully I have acted in good time and if there is any cancer it can be dealt with.
I shall keep you posted.

You’re in good hands with Stepping Hill urology mate trust me . Well done in being proactive, best of luck.
Those of us who live around the catchment area of stepping hill are so lucky along with the Christie .
There’ll take good care of you.
We probably live in the best part of UK in having to deal with prostate problems.
#NHS .

 

[ob]

Had my annual blood pressure check and blood tests last week. Been away in the van last couple of weeks and noticed that I had a greater sense of urgency having to walk 100m to the bog rather than the end of the bed at home. So I asked for a PSA check as well as the usual liver and kidney. My levels were raised (4.6) so had an examination from the doctor. I have an enlarged prostrate apparently. Next step is a referral to Stepping Hill urology.
Hopefully I have acted in good time and if there is any cancer it can be dealt with.
I shall keep you posted.

Good luck I was similar and luckily not cancer so take meds for enlarged prostate

 

[inchy14]

Well I sat for 3 hours waiting for my biopsy last Tuesday for it to be cancelled due to an emergency that the doctor had to deal with. Rang them next day to see when I’d be getting booked in and was told that I’m now not having one until further blood tests have been done so just had them taken. Only hope this delay doesn’t bite me on the arse later on.

 

[RobMCFC]

Well I sat for 3 hours waiting for my biopsy last Tuesday for it to be cancelled due to an emergency that the doctor had to deal with. Rang them next day to see when I’d be getting booked in and was told that I’m now not having one until further blood tests have been done so just had them taken. Only hope this delay doesn’t bite me on the arse later on.

I think you’ll be OK on that score, mate. It is a slow-growing cancer, so if that’s what you have, a few weeks here or there won’t make a difference. That’s what I’ve read and what both specialists have told me. Better to have all the blood tests then the biopsy so the doctors have accurate data for a proper diagnosis.

Hang on in there, it’s a long process.