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Prostate cancer - it's a man thing

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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!
👍👍
 
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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Bittfox said:
Morning
Just bumping this to the top again
Everyone well?

Keep getting tested folks!
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I'm good thanks Bittfox. How are you doing me duck?

It's two years on Monday since I had my prostatectomy. I had my usual three-monthly monitoring PSA test today. Up to now my PSA levels have been, in the words of one of the lovely Prostate Cancer Nurses at the General, "beautifully suppressed" so I'm hoping to move on to six-monthly monitoring next. I count my blessings every day and if I was a religious person I'd get down on my knees every night to thank all in the NHS who gave me and continue to give me such special treatment. I know I'm a very lucky boy and others haven't been so fortunate. The central message of my original post way back in October '24 remains the same.

Love and hugs to you all,

kp x
 
I’ve had blood in my urine far too frequently, at times it appears to be 90% blood, and this has worried me somewhat. After creating a bit of a fuss I had the delight of a cystoscopy followed by a catheter for a few days (yes thank you Soho 😏)
Apparently the radiotherapy treatment I had over a year ago hit the bladder as well.
This causes the creation of new blood cells which are likely to bleed regularly, it’s nothing to worry about apparently.
I went for my PSA test today and see my Oncologist next Tuesday.
I had a private health check via work last week, and follow up blood tests this week, apparently my lymphocytes are low and the doctor advised me to discuss this with the Oncologist next Tuesday rather than her setting me off on a raft of new testing.
May be nothing to worry about but low lymphocytes can be a sign of non Hodgkin’s lymphoma, very close friend was lost to that fucker at Xmas.
I also did the bowel screening and that came back at 11 so 1 above the safe zone so I’m also due to someone about that.
Thankfully it needs to be 400 for it to be a sign of bowel cancer.
Seem to be going to the hospital twice a week every week at the moment.
Had thoughts that I should quit work and spend everything I have in going out on a high by doing all the things on my bucket list in the next 6 months.
Thankfully Mrs H has helped me calm down a bit but I want next Tuesday to come around asap and have an idea of what is happening.
Apologies for being morose.

Get fingered guys.
 
hackneyfox said:
I’ve had blood in my urine far too frequently, at times it appears to be 90% blood, and this has worried me somewhat. After creating a bit of a fuss I had the delight of a cystoscopy followed by a catheter for a few days (yes thank you Soho 😏)
Apparently the radiotherapy treatment I had over a year ago hit the bladder as well.
This causes the creation of new blood cells which are likely to bleed regularly, it’s nothing to worry about apparently.
I went for my PSA test today and see my Oncologist next Tuesday.
I had a private health check via work last week, and follow up blood tests this week, apparently my lymphocytes are low and the doctor advised me to discuss this with the Oncologist next Tuesday rather than her setting me off on a raft of new testing.
May be nothing to worry about but low lymphocytes can be a sign of non Hodgkin’s lymphoma, very close friend was lost to that fucker at Xmas.
I also did the bowel screening and that came back at 11 so 1 above the safe zone so I’m also due to someone about that.
Thankfully it needs to be 400 for it to be a sign of bowel cancer.
Seem to be going to the hospital twice a week every week at the moment.
Had thoughts that I should quit work and spend everything I have in going out on a high by doing all the things on my bucket list in the next 6 months.
Thankfully Mrs H has helped me calm down a bit but I want next Tuesday to come around asap and have an idea of what is happening.
Apologies for being morose.

Get fingered guys.
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I had you partly in mind when I wrote "I know I'm a very lucky boy and others haven't been so fortunate." You certainly have had a really shit time of it Hackers. Sincerely hope things get much better for you soon. Look after yourself me duck.
 
kpbw said:
I had you partly in mind when I wrote "I know I'm a very lucky boy and others haven't been so fortunate." You certainly have had a really shit time of it Hackers. Sincerely hope things get much better for you soon. Look after yourself me duck.
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The very best of luck Hackers, as we know life is a bloody lottery but I hope as a fellow City fan you are one of the winners.
My own prostate journey continues, currently on active surveillance with 6 monthly psa checks. The last one measuring 9.2, slightly down from 9.8. They told me if it goes above 10 then more investigation will be needed.
 
hackneyfox said:
I’ve had blood in my urine far too frequently, at times it appears to be 90% blood, and this has worried me somewhat. After creating a bit of a fuss I had the delight of a cystoscopy followed by a catheter for a few days (yes thank you Soho 😏)
Apparently the radiotherapy treatment I had over a year ago hit the bladder as well.
This causes the creation of new blood cells which are likely to bleed regularly, it’s nothing to worry about apparently.
I went for my PSA test today and see my Oncologist next Tuesday.
I had a private health check via work last week, and follow up blood tests this week, apparently my lymphocytes are low and the doctor advised me to discuss this with the Oncologist next Tuesday rather than her setting me off on a raft of new testing.
May be nothing to worry about but low lymphocytes can be a sign of non Hodgkin’s lymphoma, very close friend was lost to that fucker at Xmas.
I also did the bowel screening and that came back at 11 so 1 above the safe zone so I’m also due to someone about that.
Thankfully it needs to be 400 for it to be a sign of bowel cancer.
Seem to be going to the hospital twice a week every week at the moment.
Had thoughts that I should quit work and spend everything I have in going out on a high by doing all the things on my bucket list in the next 6 months.
Thankfully Mrs H has helped me calm down a bit but I want next Tuesday to come around asap and have an idea of what is happening.
Apologies for being morose.

Get fingered guys.
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Fingers crossed mate!
 
George Ferris said:
Hi Gents.
I hope all of you continue to fight this horrible disease with the good fortitude and bravery that is needed. What shines through is the support from other members of the board to each other. I dont know if you all connect regularly but reading berween the lines it seems that you do.
Keep going and keep fighting.
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Cheers George. Much appreciated me duck (y)
 
Thanks George. KP kindly started the thread and shared has experiences, we've all jumped on board.
Catch it early you are generally all good.
I've only ever met KP out of all people on this thread & then only briefly in the globe.
The hat gave him away!
For me, i want no sympathy, all i want is for people to be aware and get tested regularly.
It's great that people post on here and hopefully it helps them. 🤞
Get tested!
 
Bittfox said:
Thanks George. KP kindly started the thread and shared has experiences, we've all jumped on board.
Catch it early you are generally all good.
I've only ever met KP out of all people on this thread & then only briefly in the globe.
The hat gave him away!
For me, i want no sympathy, all i want is for people to be aware and get tested regularly.
It's great that people post on here and hopefully it helps them. 🤞
Get tested!
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A brief but inordinate pleasure Bittfox 😊 I drink in the Blue Boar pre-match these days. Feel free to pop in for a chat anyone. I might even buy you a pint.
 
George Ferris said:
Hi Gents.
I hope all of you continue to fight this horrible disease with the good fortitude and bravery that is needed. What shines through is the support from other members of the board to each other. I dont know if you all connect regularly but reading berween the lines it seems that you do.
Keep going and keep fighting.
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My psa is 1.3 and I’m on Dutasteride which doubles it so fingers crossed (unfortunate phrase on this thread) I’m still ok. My prostate was the size of a basketball and having had my pee exit route blocked because of it was reamed out with a trurp operation and was diagnosed at that time 10 years ago. Still get blood now and again but the fat bastard is slowly decreasing in size and no need for further biopsies at the moment. Good luck Tuesday Hackers, I’ll cross my fingers, rubber gloved of course.
Anyone over 40 not tested yet, do it next week.
 
soupsandwich said:
My psa is 1.3 and I’m on Dutasteride which doubles it so fingers crossed (unfortunate phrase on this thread) I’m still ok. My prostate was the size of a basketball and having had my pee exit route blocked because of it was reamed out with a trurp operation and was diagnosed at that time 10 years ago. Still get blood now and again but the fat bastard is slowly decreasing in size and no need for further biopsies at the moment. Good luck Tuesday Hackers, I’ll cross my fingers, rubber gloved of course.
Anyone over 40 not tested yet, do it next week.
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Thanks soup
 
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