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Sailor_Sam
Sailor_Sam

Hi everyone. I'm 52 years old and got diagnosed 2 and 1/2 years ago following psa of 5.7 up to 7  2 weeks later, then down between 1 and 2 for the past two years until 3.2 and 3.3 (a week ago)

Biopsy at the beginning found 1 core out of 12 and a second biopsy found 0 out of 12.

I don't have any symptoms but was sent for an MRI 3 weeks ago which showed the same small bit contained within the Prostate but now they are recommending treatment?

Any advice please? what did you do? do you regret it? what informed your decision?

TVM

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  • Sailor_Sam
    Sailor_Sam

    Posted

    Decision made!

    The Consultant was really nice and outlined that the MDT had concluded that I be offered RC or RP and said that 95% of men who have RP are still alive 10 years later.

    However I'm only 52 and just not ready to face the side-effects from these procedures - yet.

    So having looked at some of the evidence from clinical  trials suggested by the good people on this site, with a PSA of 3.3 (admittedly doubled in three months) an original Gleason 3 + 3 two years ago and a small cluster contained within the left side of the Prostate - I've decided to leave it for now.

    I will have another PSA taken in 3 months and see where we are then although I know that PSA is not considered as an accurate test of stage etc...

    Thank you everyone for your comments,advice and support.

     

    • supercargo
      supercargo Sailor_Sam

      Posted

      Hi Sailor Sam

      Good decision, I'm am sure you are happy within yourself - that is the main thing.

    • norma72045
      norma72045 Sailor_Sam

      Posted

      Hi Sailor Sam, I'm pleased you've come to a decision .Now just get on with your life,without anymore worry. 

              We're always here for you should you need a chat.

                            Norma X 

    • david41094
      david41094 Sailor_Sam

      Posted

      Just to re-echo - there is no doubt that you have made the correct decision.

      ​Now forget about it and live your life - periodic PSA tests should comfort you.

      ​My Dad was diagnosed with PCa 20 years ago and was advised to have a prostatectomy (Gleason 4+3). He declined treatment and is doing just fine at age 84.

      ​I realise this is only one example but with a small volume of 3+3 I would not even contemplate radical treatment.

      All the best! 

    • Sailor_Sam
      Sailor_Sam david41094

      Posted

      Thanks David, your fathers story is very good to hear. Wish everyone could have a similar outcome.

      best wishes

    • Sailor_Sam
      Sailor_Sam norma72045

      Posted

      Thanks  Norma, I appreciate your kind words. ☀️☀️☀️
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