Prostate cancer - it's a man thing

Filbo65 said:
Despite what I sense is sarcasm, I'm very sorry to have upset you.
The article caught my attention because of the frequency with which people I know (some very closely) are embroiled in prostate cancer one way or another, or are just facing the issue of PSA testing or not. I've seen little media attention given to medics who are in line with the recent rejection of a PSA screening policy, which is also why I was interested – and foolishly thought that there might be one or two others who might be interested too. I also had no idea of the numbers and percentages involved in the study which underpinned the medic's opinion, which again I thought interesting.
I posted with a wider audience than just you in mind, but if you think that everyone has your (horribly gained) level of knowledge, and you want me to delete my posts, fine. Your call, no probs.
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If you had added this context along with your first post in this long running, mutually supportive thread, I would have had no problem at all with you raising it as part of the ongoing debate about the efficacy or otherwise of PSA screening but I thought it was a tad insensitive to do so without any explanation of your motivation for doing so.

Thank you for providing the clarification. Absolutely no need to delete your posts therefore.

I entirely agree with Bittfox regarding the benefits of an early diagnosis. A no-brainer for me too.
 
Mine is aggressive and I was sent to have a bone scan very early on. If I had t been tested and just been monitored I could very easily have ended up in the same situation as Chris Hoy.

Get tested, get fingered.
 
Just checking in as it's been a while.
How are we all doing?
Blue, all good with you?
KP, Hackney all good?
Everyone else all good?

I appear to be stable at 0.24 for the last few tests so all good. Slight rise in testosterone as well so strength, endurance slowly returning.

Get tested gents if you haven't already!
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Bittfox said:
Just checking in as it's been a while.
How are we all doing?
Blue, all good with you?
KP, Hackney all good?
Everyone else all good?

I appear to be stable at 0.24 for the last few tests so all good. Slight rise in testosterone as well so strength, endurance slowly returning.

Get tested gents if you haven't already!
👍👍
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Ay up Bittfox. Thanks for asking and very pleased to hear about your continuing positive news. 18 months after my op' my PSA levels, in the words of one of the lovely Prostate Cancer nurses, are "beautifully suppressed" so all good for me too.

Very sorry to hear about your latest news Hackers. As ever, sending positive thoughts and healing vibes man.
 
Bittfox said:
It's certainly not easy, but trust the process.
Stay positive & drop stuff on here if it helps to clear the mind a bit. I'm sure you'll get plenty positivity and a little bit of good natured piss taking ( see what I did there )
I hope all goes well for you
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Hear! Hear! I'm bound to say this thread has been a refreshing source of positivity, support and good will. Keep on keeping on brothers!
 
Bittfox said:
Just checking in as it's been a while.
How are we all doing?
Blue, all good with you?
KP, Hackney all good?
Everyone else all good?

I appear to be stable at 0.24 for the last few tests so all good. Slight rise in testosterone as well so strength, endurance slowly returning.

Get tested gents if you haven't already!
👍👍
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Sorry that I haven’t responded sooner I don't come on the site much these days. I had the operation in December all appeared to go well, very little discomfort and catheter not too much of a problem even though I ended up having it in for 6 weeks. Had my first review on Tuesday based on a blood test taken 30 January when my PSA was 0.08. Surgeon did say it was more aggressive than PET scan showed. He asked me to have another blood test the results of which I have just received showing PSA as 0.07 so obviously going in the right direction. With the support of a very patient wife, KP and many friends the experience was far easier than I expected.
So again please get yourself tested especially if you have a relative that has been diagnosed. Happy to talk to anyone that would like to know more about my procedure.
 
Blue said:
Sorry that I haven’t responded sooner I don't come on the site much these days. I had the operation in December all appeared to go well, very little discomfort and catheter not too much of a problem even though I ended up having it in for 6 weeks. Had my first review on Tuesday based on a blood test taken 30 January when my PSA was 0.08. Surgeon did say it was more aggressive than PET scan showed. He asked me to have another blood test the results of which I have just received showing PSA as 0.07 so obviously going in the right direction. With the support of a very patient wife, KP and many friends the experience was far easier than I expected.
So again please get yourself tested especially if you have a relative that has been diagnosed. Happy to talk to anyone that would like to know more about my procedure.
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Excellent news Blue! Wishing you all the best me duck (y)
 
Blue said:
Sorry that I haven’t responded sooner I don't come on the site much these days. I had the operation in December all appeared to go well, very little discomfort and catheter not too much of a problem even though I ended up having it in for 6 weeks. Had my first review on Tuesday based on a blood test taken 30 January when my PSA was 0.08. Surgeon did say it was more aggressive than PET scan showed. He asked me to have another blood test the results of which I have just received showing PSA as 0.07 so obviously going in the right direction. With the support of a very patient wife, KP and many friends the experience was far easier than I expected.
So again please get yourself tested especially if you have a relative that has been diagnosed. Happy to talk to anyone that would like to know more about my procedure.
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Great stuff
Really pleased for you!
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