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Posted 26 Nov 2021 at 21:31

I had a colonoscopy in August which was fine apart from the consultant said I had a enlarged prostate.He said it needed further investigation .I had a blood test and my PSA was 6 my GP referred me to local Hospital.Have to say really impressed with how quick I was seen by the NHS and really grateful.I saw the consultant who said I needed a MRI again done very quickly.The MRI was done last Saturday and on Monday received a phone call to say I did not need a biopsy.I was told someone would call me with the results I received a call today by the hospital to go on Monday for my results I asked if he could do them over the phone.They said I needed to go to hospital on Monday so I am now a little worried is it normal for this to happen.I have also been sent a appointment to go back to hospital on the 10 December which also worried me.I realise I will not know until Monday but wanted to know if this had happened to anyone else.

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Posted 26 Nov 2021 at 23:09

Different hospital trusts have different policies regarding timescales etc. Your's does seem unusually efficient. Running the MRI on a weekend is very good use of resources. Results are best done face to face. There are plenty of stories on this forum about receptionists giving misleading results, so it is understandable that you have to go in to hear them.

The fact a biopsy is not required is probably good news, the fact you are 60 means you are more likely to have prostate cancer than not have it, and the elevated PSA is a hint that you may have it.

Nearly every man will get prostate cancer, and for nearly all of them it will lie dormant or progress so slowly it will never be a problem.

The doctor would need your opinions on this as well. The subtle balance of probabilities are too finessed to be discussed on the phone so a meeting is better.

So don't let this spoil your weekend, and don't waste your time turning over in your mind what you will do if the doctor says this or that, because until you hear what the doctor has to say there is nothing you can do.

Dave

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Posted 26 Nov 2021 at 23:15

Hello Martin,

You will need to wait for the appointment - we can't really guess your diagnostic results.

If you have an enlarged prostate due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), then your PSA could be normal depending how enlarged. BPH is not related to prostate cancer, and is pretty harmless unless it starts causing problems with peeing.

Waiting for diagnostic results is an anxious time, and we can all sympathise with you there, while also hoping you don't have prostate cancer. Do let us know what happens.

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Posted 26 Nov 2021 at 23:09

Different hospital trusts have different policies regarding timescales etc. Your's does seem unusually efficient. Running the MRI on a weekend is very good use of resources. Results are best done face to face. There are plenty of stories on this forum about receptionists giving misleading results, so it is understandable that you have to go in to hear them.

The fact a biopsy is not required is probably good news, the fact you are 60 means you are more likely to have prostate cancer than not have it, and the elevated PSA is a hint that you may have it.

Nearly every man will get prostate cancer, and for nearly all of them it will lie dormant or progress so slowly it will never be a problem.

The doctor would need your opinions on this as well. The subtle balance of probabilities are too finessed to be discussed on the phone so a meeting is better.

So don't let this spoil your weekend, and don't waste your time turning over in your mind what you will do if the doctor says this or that, because until you hear what the doctor has to say there is nothing you can do.

Dave

User
Posted 26 Nov 2021 at 23:15

Hello Martin,

You will need to wait for the appointment - we can't really guess your diagnostic results.

If you have an enlarged prostate due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), then your PSA could be normal depending how enlarged. BPH is not related to prostate cancer, and is pretty harmless unless it starts causing problems with peeing.

Waiting for diagnostic results is an anxious time, and we can all sympathise with you there, while also hoping you don't have prostate cancer. Do let us know what happens.

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Posted 03 Dec 2021 at 12:25

Hi Martin, please try not to worry which I know is easier said than done, its difficult and  rather neglectful of me to second guess what your outcome may be.

Hold tight and wait for your appointments  , I think all NHS Deps work differently, I had my MRI and biopsy outcomes relayed over the phone, however I think this was probably due to Covid  being rampant at that time .

Hope all goes well and do not worry its all very scary at the beginning but the urology specialists in my experience are reassuring and brilliant so you are in safe hands.

 
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