I have just been diagnosed with PC.
Can anyone relate their experiences please
Very sorry to hear this, what were your symptoms? Might help some of the old uns on here who think, it’ll go away, don’t make a fuss.I have just been diagnosed with PC.
Can anyone relate their experiences please
Sadly, far more common than some think. In itself, not the danger that it first represents. Caught, and treated early, it can be no more than an inconvenience. That's not making light of the situation, it does need treating. Radio therapy is the norm. The examination can be uncomfortable and, as all of us "blokes" are less than eager to have someone messing with our chap downstairs, not very welcome. However, as said, caught early and treated, you should be fine.I have just been diagnosed with PC.
Can anyone relate their experiences please
Sorry to hear that Peter.I have just been diagnosed with PC.
Can anyone relate their experiences please
All the best to youI have just been diagnosed with PC.
Can anyone relate their experiences please
I have had it for 18 months, I am on a trial, happy to chat about it if you like, PM me, it is terrifying and psychologically it has hit me massively, all the very best.I have just been diagnosed with PC.
Can anyone relate their experiences please
There’s not much to report on symptoms other than peeing more in the morning. It’s one of those that develop almost unnoticedVery sorry to hear this, what were your symptoms? Might help some of the old uns on here who think, it’ll go away, don’t make a fuss.
All of that is quite correct. I’m not overly worried as my best man had an identical reading and he has been successfully treated. His PSA is not 0.01. Interesting his grandfather was 95 and he had it and his father is 94, going strong, has three monthly hormone jabsSadly, far more common than some think. In itself, not the danger that it first represents. Caught, and treated early, it can be no more than an inconvenience. That's not making light of the situation, it does need treating. Radio therapy is the norm. The examination can be uncomfortable and, as all of us "blokes" are less than eager to have someone messing with our chap downstairs, not very welcome. However, as said, caught early and treated, you should be fine.
Anyone reading this who is over 50 or has a family history should, if you haven't done so all ready, see your GP and ask for a test. The PSA test is not the most reliable and give a false negative as well as a false positive but, as an indicator of potential, it's better than not doing anything.
I am over 50 (by some distance) and have family history - lost my father to cancer a few years back - I also have learnt, a while ago, that I have an enlarged prostate which, while a bloody nuisance, is not cancer. I get regularly tested and so far, all clear. There is a better test on the horizon. the PSE test which claims up to 94% accuracy. The younger forum members will benefit - look out for it becoming available.
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Wish you all the best for your treatment and outcome. Always plenty of folks on here ready to talk if you want.
Thank you. I’m confident all the wayAll the best Peter, hope the treatment is successful.
It will be I’m sureAll the best Peter, hope the treatment is successful.
All the best with your treatment. I doubt there are many better places to be than Oxford when things like this come calling.I have just been diagnosed with PC.
Can anyone relate their experiences please
As well as wishing you the best I should also say thank you for sharing. A timely reminder for all of us to keep an eye on ourselves and any potential symptoms.Thank you. I’m confident all the way