Hello Kab and welcome
Firstly, there is little point in worrying at this stage because you don't know what to worry about!
I'm not being sarcastic, we have all been where you are now, but worrying and fretting get you nowhere and just tire you out.
The fact that your uncle has PC and your dad's PSA is 8.5 is indicative of Prostate cancer but until he has a biopsy and possible scan he won't know what kind.
Prostate cancer comes in two types. The pussycat type which your uncle probably has (based on the fact it's slow growing and like a lot of us has been told he'll die with it not of it).
and the
Tiger type which is aggressive. Either type will be decided after biopsy/MRI
For a start hold onto the fact that his brother has the pussycat version. His wind and upset stomach may have nothing to do with PC. In fact I don't remember anyone giving those symptoms as part of the cancer itself although it wouldn't be ruled out if treatment was underway but he isn't at that stage yet.
Blood in the urine could be as simple as an infection or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia which is not cancer. BPH might also give a raised PSA so his problem could possibly be that rather than cancer.
As your dad is talking to you about his condition would he let you go with him to appointments (as well as your mum if she wants) only it is very easy to mis-hear or misunderstand what is being said if you are on your own.
Also, he should write down his questions so he remembers to ask them and write down the answers too.
Please try not to worry (easier said than done I know)
Your dad and mum will need you to be strong for them leading up to the testing and results.
Once you know what's what then please come back with your questions and we'll do our best to advise and answer them.
Weekends are very quiet on the site so I expect you'll get more response later.
We really do understand how you feel. We each of us are the PC patient, the wife or partner or the son or daughter who has worried just like you are now.
All the best
Sandra
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Edited by member 07 Aug 2016 at 19:08
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