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liz11046
liz11046

Hello, my 74 year-old husband likes to keep track of his health, including annual PSA tests. The reading in June was 5.8. , an increase since last year, so he was told to have another test in six months time. Again it was 5.8.

His GP requested an mri scan, and my husband was told today that the Pi-rad result was 4. Now he will have to have a biopsy.

Apart from having to get up almost every night to urinate, he has no symptoms at all - no pain, weight loss, blood in urine, no erectile dysfunction, and no family history of any cancer. He's in good health for his age, and takes no medication.

His sister's husband was only diagnosed with prostate cancer after it metastasised and his only symptom was pain in his leg. Sadly, despite treatment, he died.

I'm so scared I can't think straight. Has anyone here had a similar result please, and what happened next ?

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  • barrie62598
    barrie62598 liz11046

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    Thank you for your comments. I suppose at 78 and still getting around I should feel lucky. My dad died at 67. While I believe I have had more than my share of inappropriate medical attention we are likely fortunate to have the volume of it we do. Most of us do not research our health issues properly nor take the advice offered. I wish you all the best going forward and good luck!!! BarrieH

    • barrie62598
      barrie62598

      Posted

      Sorry!!! Last post meant for Barney. I have a little trouble negotiating the site. BarrieH

    • barney34567
      barney34567 barrie62598

      Posted

      Ok, I just read your reply because when I visit this website naturally I scan for replies naming me. No matter.

      I was thinking...if I were in your shoes, given what you went through and the chronic side effects, I would do the following:

      1. Make a list of the problematic side effects in order of their severity. List them ALL, even if you're embarrassed by just how many there are;
      2. Make a list of what you would be happy to put up with to negate them or at least minimise them e.g. take different medications; learn pelvic floor exercises; change your diet (what you eat and drink as well as when you eat and drink); and
      3. Go see GP who specialises in men's health. You could Google say, mens heath Sydney or mens health Darwin (depending on where you live). Ask him or her for opinions, treatments and if need be, a referral to urologist.

      Best of luck to you!

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