Hello Mick and welcome.
I second what Flexi says.
To put your mind at rest go and see your GP. If he won't do a PSA at this stage then ask him to make a note on your records that both your dad and brother have been diagnosed.
It doesn't follow that you will definitely develop PC but it does mean you are at greater risk so you must keep a check on it.
At 32 you have a long life ahead of you. If you develop PC at 32 you will still have a long life ahead of you, just one where you have been treated.
No point fretting over what might be. Sort out a test with your surgery and take it from there. IF the GP agrees to a test, make sure that you do not ride a bike of have sexual intercourse for 48 hours before hand as these can give a false reading.
Prostate cancer (especially when it is detected early) is not a death sentence. Worrying yourself to death might not be a good idea!!
You have every reason to be concerned, but be proactive instead of worrying.
If you get the test done and it comes back with a score then please tell us and we can advice you. We cannot advice you to do anything at the moment except don't worry and do something about getting tested.
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Physio Mick
Just to add the good advice given. My father died of prostate cancer and the age of 81, I was diagnosed at 62, my brother who is 3 years my senior as an undetectable PSA, so siblings can be at a higher risk but it does not automatically mean they will develop PCa.
Thanks Chris
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Thanks lads.
Had my bloods done today hopefully get results tomorrow or Monday. Hoping its tomorrow
Thanks for your support!
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Best wishes Mick. I hope and expect you will be fine. I'm one of the babies on here being operated on at 48
Chris
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Hello lads
Good news. Psa is 1.6 although at my age they would expect 1.5 so not too worried. My DRE was fine too so they have put me under active serveillance and to recheck psa every 3 months.
Fingers crossed now for my brother
Cheers
Mick
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Brilliant news Mick, thanks for getting back to us.
Active surveillance is good. Just make sure you don't get complacent and miss any tests. With your family history you need to keep on checking. That way you'll know asap when you need to have anything done.
The earlier PC is detected the more options you have.
Fingers crossed indeed for your brother. Hopefully his PC too will have been detected early enough for a lot of choices to still be available to him.
Best Wishes to all of you
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Thanks Sandra.
I won't ever be complacent due to the shock I've had. Thank you for your kind words