Protate Cancer or clear

How did you know it was a cancer check? What did your doctor exmaine and how? A GP wouldn't be able to diagnose cancer either way. Seems more likely it was a dre which can only give an indication that something might be wrong, but not whether it is benign enlargement or something more worrying. Three weeks may seem a long time to wait, but no doubt the urologist will be the right person to ask what might be wrong, but don't expect a definitive answer. Many more checks and tests are likely, with 3 weeks or so waiting times for results all part of the process. Welcome to the forum! We're all finding our own way to manage these anxieties, but don't be reticent about asking your gp anything you need to know. It's what they're there for, after all.

I would phone your GPS office and see if they did in fact do PSA testing with your blood work . Do not ever be lax with test results . Far to.many people are left with out knowing what is going on .it is your right to know Demand it .

Steve, don't panic.. I would first call your GP and ask the blood report results for your PSA. I would also inquire as to why he is referring you to a urologist. The DRE may have shown nothing - or perhaps an enlargement which is common. The PSA may give more information on why he scheduled an appointment with a urologist. Good luck to you... and stay connected. There are lots of good people on this site with lots of good information. - Charles

  Hi Steve,

most of us end up in our doctors rooms with problems passing urine, to offten , not enough, its painfull, it sprays, etc, etc. Doctor takes a history and usualy follows with a DRE. In the UK if your doctor is suspicious that you may have cancer he will fast track you to a hospital appointment within two weeks. It seems that he feels you have a less urgent problem but one  still needing the skills of a urologist to diagnose and deal with the problem.

When you have seen the uro and have a diagnosos get back to the forum seek the experience of the other forumites before you agree to a course of treatment.

Try not to worry Steve.

Best wishes.

Steve, I agree with Phillip. It it were urgent, your doctor would have sent you quickly to the urologist. Do find out your PSA number though - knowing that also helps... but a high PSA could also mean an infection. Even if it turns out to be a prostate cancer, most are slow growing which gives you time to research treatment options. Charles

Steve, As others have said. you need your PSA number. While it is itself is not  "proof" of cancer, if it is 'high' it is an indication your prostate is not happy and the services of a urologist is the best course of action to determine the cause.

What age are you? What country are you in? Why did you get a prostate cancer examination in the first place? Did you have a PSA blood test? and or only a DRE?

Sorry for all the questions, but, for the best advice here, the more information you provide the many knowledgeable forum members can assist.

When you see the urologist, let us know what the findings were.

I am 53 and have had a problem with producing too much urine for several years - I have been put on many drugs during the time and none have had satisfactory results - My prostate was checked by the GP who told me that it felt "rather hard" to him - hence the PSA test !!

The urologist was booked at the same time - to give us more idea as to what is going on - it appears that it is unrelated to the actual blood test - but should I not have expected the results of the PSA test by now ? (3 weeks is a long time)

Hello Steve.What type of Prostate exam did you have .Did they test for size of prostate with DRE.Or did you have a PSA blood test.

OK I am clear- my readings came back as low

Next I had an appointment with the urologist who wants me to have a Cystograph - in a few weeks time.