Prostate cancer

[ob]

Lost my cousin to it 2 weeks ago. I'd flown home for funeral of my aunt (aged 93 and last of that generation). My cousin (from different side of family) passed away from prostate cancer 2 days after her. It's been tough few weeks family wise

 

[ob]

Just got annual Psa result up from 2.1 to 2.4 seen the Doc and he’s not concerned
But is about cholesterol going from 4.5 to 6 in last 18 months told him not going on statins will sort it myself so it’s bye bye to M&S Coffee and Walnut cake

Good luck mate

 

[Mancitydoogle]

Lost my cousin to it 2 weeks ago. I'd flown home for funeral of my aunt (aged 93 and last of that generation). My cousin (from different side of family) passed away from prostate cancer 2 days after here. It's been tough few weeks family wise

Sorry for your loss mate.

 

[chedlee]

I had my radical prostatectomy on Tuesday in Stepping Hill. It was a robotic assisted procedure. I stayed in overnight but been home since. Very sore around the ‘keyholes’ and can’t wait to get rid of the catheter but glad I did it. They managed to avoid the nerves so I should regain full ‘function’ in time. Few more steps before this chapter closes but on the right path. All the best to everyone who is going through this condition, directly or in support of someone. It matters, I can assure you x

 

[RobMCFC]

Fantastic news that in England, if you are suffering from Prostate Cancer, you will now be given access to Abiraterone on the NHS.

I have been taking this for the last 19 months as part of my private treatment. My consultant explained that this is usually given as a second line of treatment if primary treatment fails, but that they were starting to give it to men in my position because it reduces the risk of re-occurrence. It has been available on the NHS in Scotland and Wales for some time.

Prostate drug, abiraterone, to be offered to thousands in England

Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[TShed]

I’m just bumping our thread some other blues are suffering sadly I think they’d benefit from noticing this thread we have

 

[TShed]

Putting thus thread on first pages of off topic for ease of access as promised

 

[meldrew]

My Dad had breast cancer 8 years ago, beat it but it came back a few years ago. He's got worse over last 2 years and now really struggling.

Me and family have meeting with consultant tomorrow and going through what is next. Dreading it, he's been going City since before I was born. I'm 42 now so he's seen it all. I don't know where to turn or what to do.

 

[RobMCFC]

My Dad had breast cancer 8 years ago, beat it but it came back a few years ago. He's got worse over last 2 years and now really struggling.

Me and family have meeting with consultant tomorrow and going through what is next. Dreading it, he's been going City since before I was born. I'm 42 now so he's seen it all. I don't know where to turn or what to do.

Sorry to hear that. Good that you’ve got family going with you to tomorrow’s meeting. All I can say is that you have to take it step by step. I know that this is the prostate cancer thread, but I think it’s more than reasonable to come here if you need advice or to just talk over anything cancer-related that’s troubling you. Best wishes to you and your family.

 

[Cassandra]

PSA steady at 3.6 so coninue with Active Surveilance, next PSA and MRI in May. Apparently in 2 yrs time when I’m 80 if my PSA is still below 5.8 and the MRI shows it contained I will move from Active Surveilance to ‘Watchful Waiting” with one PSA check per year, administered through my GP rather than the Urology Department at the Hospital.

 

[chris63]

I've had an enlarged prostate for years. Just had my yearly blood test and everything seems to be ok. Cholesterol a little high but lower than it was 2 years ago.

 

[bluethrunthru]

The bastard respects no-one - if you feel unwell get it looked at - if someone you know feels unwell tell them to get it looked at - even offer to give them a lift to go in and support them when they get a diagnosis - no-one need die of ignorance

 

[Cassandra]

Annual review, all well : MRI - tumour unchanged, PSA - 3.5 so continue with Active surveillance. Celebrated with Bacon Roll!

 

[Kirkstall Blue]

The bastard respects no-one - if you feel unwell get it looked at - if someone you know feels unwell tell them to get it looked at - even offer to give them a lift to go in and support them when they get a diagnosis - no-one need die of ignorance

Not an easy broadcast for him to make but if "it helps to save lives from this devastating disease, he is one of the decent broadcasters on the program.

 

[Eaststander1]

I've had an enlarged prostate for years. Just had my yearly blood test and everything seems to be ok. Cholesterol a little high but lower than it was 2 years ago.

Yeah, I'm pretty much as you are .... I think I'm at that 'stagnating' stage of life, lol !

 

[RobMCFC]

Finished my medication last week, just on the last steroids this week and that’s my prostate cancer treatment complete. Regular checks from now on to see how it goes.

 

[Bournemouth Blue]

8 years and four months since my prostatectomy. OK it had consequences but I am still here. Afterwards they said they just caught it in time, so best guess I have had at least 5 years extra so far.

The most scary thing was I didn’t have obvious symptoms, it was a routine set of blood tests and within a month they diagnosed the cancer

 

[ROBSH34]

Great news RobMCFC. Completed my treatment in June 2024. Since then it's been a six monthly check up at The Christie. Due back there in two weeks. It seems a long time ago that I was diagnosed (Autumn 2023) and everything that can go through your mind does. Good luck to you with your check ups and of course to everyone else who has been diagnosed and are at various stages of treatment.

 

[RobMCFC]

Great news RobMCFC. Completed my treatment in June 2024. Since then it's been a six monthly check up at The Christie. Due back there in two weeks. It seems a long time ago that I was diagnosed (Autumn 2023) and everything that can go through your mind does. Good luck to you with your check ups and of course to everyone else who has been diagnosed and are at various stages of treatment.

Thanks. It’s been two years of medication for me, which included surgery and 15 radiotherapy sessions along the way. It’s great to wake up and not have to down tablets then wait an hour for breakfast :)

Being honest though, it’s been fairly easy and hasn’t stopped me doing everything that I want. Yes I’ve been tired and still have hot sweats, but hopefully I’m back on the road to feeling normal again over the next few months to a year.

I’ll just use this as a reminder to everybody of a certain age to get checked out. The earlier cancer is found, the better the chance of recovery and the less agressive treatment can be.

If you have any doubts, or are over 50 and haven’t been tested, get one done ASAP - it might just save your life.

 

[Big Joe Corrigan]

Thanks. It’s been two years of medication for me, which included surgery and 15 radiotherapy sessions along the way. It’s great to wake up and not have to down tablets then wait an hour for breakfast :)

Being honest though, it’s been fairly easy and hasn’t stopped me doing everything that I want. Yes I’ve been tired and still have hot sweats, but hopefully I’m back on the road to feeling normal again over the next few months to a year.

I’ll just use this as a reminder to everybody of a certain age to get checked out. The earlier cancer is found, the better the chance of recovery and the less agressive treatment can be.

If you have any doubts, or are over 50 and haven’t been tested, get one done ASAP - it might just save your life.

Hi Rob, I’m 63 and have never had any sort of test for prostate cancer, do I just ask my doctor, and what exactly do I ask for? Cheers.