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Husband just diagnosed with prostate cancer feel numb and hurt. Has psa 16 and Gleason score 7. Gotta av bone scan see if spread, and then decide whether av removed or radiotherapy. He is only 58. Feelsick to tthe bone. Anyone have any hope or good stories.
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norma72045 annette1307
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We went for Hormone treatment and Radiotherapy,he finished that about 4wks ago,and to be honest he sailed through it. The Hormone injections though give him a few hot sweats but not to bad. We're now just waiting for an appointment with his Oncologist.
The best advise I could offer is think positive,and read up on as much information as you can. Also join the Macmillan forum,they are a great help,you can also give them a ring and they will answer any questions you have. Just keep learning. Good luck to you both.
supercargo annette1307
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Wait for the bone scan, and see what Multi Dicipline Team suggest.
I was diagnosed in 2013 - Gleason 7, PSA 6, Staging T3b.
Went the Radio Therapy route. Now 2 years later PSA remains at <0.1
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miketytus annette1307
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sorry to hear your husband is going through this. I am 18 months post operative following the removal of my prostate. I too had a Gleason of 7 but a psa of 4.5. I was 57 when this all started so similar age.
the positives is this is a well trodden road and therefore you will be in good hands. Things are still pretty new so you need to fully understand your options and do what is best for you
I am all clear after 18 months with no sgnificant side effects.
The important thing is you explore fully your options as there are various different treatments you will have open to you. This is a slow growing cancer so you have time to look into it fully.
if you have any specific questions please don't hesitate to ask.
all the best mike
Hoser miketytus
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Thanx again,
Don
patrick1952 annette1307
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winn16126 annette1307
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winn16126 annette1307
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winn16126 annette1307
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annette1307 winn16126
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supercargo annette1307
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I too was only given the one figure i.e.7
annette1307 supercargo
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norma72045 annette1307
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please don't worry to much just get as much information as possible before you make the decision of which option your going to take.
Information and Positivity are two key words.
Information,and Positivity two key words.
winn16126 annette1307
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FoxT annette1307
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All is not bad. I was diagnosed in May with a PSA of 27 and a gleasin score of 4+5 (9) Biopsy showed 100% infected in all 20 samples.
AS mines spread (only by millimeters) I'm on monthly Hormone treatment to reduce size of prostate, which is working. (well apart from sore bigger breasts and hot sweats) My oncologist said now you know how women feel! Oh and it makes you very emotional (for gods sake, dont let him watch 'Love Actually'!!)
The trick is to treat it with the contempt it deserves..I've called mine 'Conrad'! Still working 5-6 days a week at my own business.
At my 3 monthly check up, senior doc said as long as I keep responding well to the treatment 'Ive got years'
As long as things go well , its not that scarey, more inconvienient than anything else.
Chin up and be strong.
annette1307 FoxT
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