Hello,
It was suggested that I start a new thread.
Recently diagnosed (9/11/18), my second biopsy (the first in 2015, was negative), was a fusion biopsy combining the MRI images (they found suspicious lesions) with the ultrasound biopsy procedure. Results, Gleason 6, low grade on three biopsy cores. It's contained in the prostate.
I'm was assuming Active Surveillance and get on with my life. However, the Doctor says my PSA above 10 (11.6) makes me T2, so we need more tests. I'm currently 2.5 weeks into a one month wait for results on genomic testing to find out how aggressive the cancer is. I've never had any negative symptoms, just some urination urgency and a slowly increasing PSA 5.0 in 2014 has risen to 11.6 in June 2018. I've had a few very depressed days since the diagnosis. The funny thing is, I had a feeling that there would be a little cancer found, but the delay and uncertainty is what was killing me mentally. I've only shared my diagnosis with my wife and our best friend couple. My family includes a hypochondriac and I don't need the constant attention (and competition) that she would bring. Luckily, some kind, supportive words from some new friends on another forum really pulled me out of my funk.
Although, I had assumed AS would be the easiest option, I'm now concerned that it may just put cancer in my daily thoughts. I'm 56, so I'll need to deal with this at some point. I'm hoping to live to a ripe old age! Side effects are certainly a concern, given how long some of you have had to deal with them. So, I'm waiting for test results, then we'll determine the next step(s).
Stay strong everyone! Hopefully we'll all get through this together.
Paul
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