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Washie
Washie

My recent results showed Gleason 9-4/5   T3B.  N1A.     I know about Gleason but can anybody explain in simple English not Dr talk  T3B  N1A ?           Washie

 

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  • Kieabs
    Kieabs Washie

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    Hi washie

    I can't really comment as I had surgery followed by RT. What I would say is have a discussion with them about the RT ie are they going to target the nodes as well as the prostate

    Good luck

    • Washie
      Washie Kieabs

      Posted

      Thanks.     I'll  keep community updated  as I go.                                         Washie
  • leeniepie
    leeniepie Washie

    Posted

    Hi,

    Others have answered the staging question. If you have radiotherapy it will include the prostate, seminal vesicles and nodes in the treatment fields.

    • Washie
      Washie leeniepie

      Posted

      Thanks ----leeniepie.            washie
  • supercargo
    supercargo Washie

    Posted

    Hi Washie

    Prostate Cancer Staging listed well on Wikepedia, McMillan, and Prostate Cancer websites.

    • supercargo
      supercargo

      Posted

      It is always disconcerting that we often come away from consultations with more questions than we had at the start of the appointment. Sometimes a good idea to write down any questions you want to ask, and write down any opinions given during the consultation. Always remember you can ask for printout of your records.

      As we are all stressed under these circumstances, it is often difficult to take everything in.

    • Washie
      Washie supercargo

      Posted

      The consultant did not really spend a lot of time going into figures and stats..I also could not understand him that well,which did not help things .My wife was there taking notes. My specialist nurse was also present  . I get on really well with her and can get the fine detail anytime . I learned most of what I wanted for now.Am going back next week to nurse and will get copies of everything.Waiting for appt with oncologist,hopefully next week.  Thanks for your wise words ,it's better to be sure than sorry.                                       Washie
  • lisa15739
    lisa15739 Washie

    Posted

    Hi Washie 

    hope you're doing well, my dad has got the same staging as you , Gleason 9 with spread to lymph glands. Can you tell me about your treatment please. And how are you now? 

    Many thanks 

    • Washie
      Washie lisa15739

      Posted

      Hello Lisa.         Diagnosed last October ,PSA 168. Not offered Surgery, Radio or Chemo I assume because of spread O/S prostate.  Just on hormone treatment  ( Zoladex) After total of 5 PSA tests latest no is 2.5. Have not seen Urologist since  diagnosed just nurse who says she pleased with results. Only problem since day one is having to pee more often and feeling tired most days . I have appt. with Urologist in3 weeks time and will ask many questions.   
    • Washie
      Washie lisa15739

      Posted

      Lisa.    Sent last text before I had chance to ask about your Dad's treatment and stats etc.     Washie

    • lisa15739
      lisa15739 Washie

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply . My dad only found out he had aggressive  PC last week, pas 24 Gleason 9 with spread to lymph glands it's T3BN1 what ever that means, he's having a CT scan tomorrow just preying for some good news. Drs have started Hun on HRT, not sure if he will get radiotherapy or not.  Have Drs told you what your prognosis is?   Think I'm still in shock  ??

    • Washie
      Washie lisa15739

      Posted

      Lisa---- my earlier conversations with Meds suggested my condition is incurable ! But is treatable perhaps for years. My coming meeting with Uro. after months on Zoladex will be interesting.                                                     Keep in touch.      Washie
    • lisa15739
      lisa15739 Washie

      Posted

      I'm not sure which HRT dad is on I'll find out when I see him & let you know. Has it spread to your bones? Or has it just stayed in your lymph nodes? Sorry for all the questions. Just greatful for any advise, especially positive advise 

    • Washie
      Washie lisa15739

      Posted

      Spread is to Nodes in groins,   seminal area, and tummy only. Nowhere else at diagnoses. Scan should show more ,so just get all the information you can . My advise at this time is to get someone to go with him to Meds, write down questions and get them to fully explain everything.       Washie
    • lisa15739
      lisa15739 Washie

      Posted

      Thanks Washie, I'll keep you updated, please keep me updated too

      lisa ??

    • Washie
      Washie lisa15739

      Posted

      Lisa---for good helpful information look at Prostate Cancer UK and Macmillan Cancer Support Webb sites
    • lisa15739
      lisa15739 Washie

      Posted

      Hi Washie my dad is taking Bicalutamide HRT can't seem to find a lot about it. I'll have a look at those websites thanks. My dad has been for CT scan today he's got to wait 1 week for results. Hope you're having a good day.

    • Washie
      Washie lisa15739

      Posted

      Iisa -------I believe Bicalutamide is also known as Casodex. Feel free to contact me anytime if it will help.                                                                        Washie
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