hello to everyone and many thanks for all the information.
where I am-
2012 Prostate symptoms
2013 - 2015 On active surveillance. Average PSA - 9.6. Three biopsies. Low percentage of cancer cells in two cores. Gleeson 3+3 =6.
2016 MRI prostate size 68cc Average PSA 10.99.
After discussion with urology team had a TURP
2017-2020 Average PSA - 5.01
Active surveillance continues.
2021
January- Blood in urine and large clots continues for 2 weeks.
Cystoscopy shows urethral stricture and prostate growing into space made by TURP. Prescribed Finesteride, which I stopped after six months due to side-effects.
June - Blood in urine with clots. Continues for 3 days.
December- Blood in urine with clots.
Average PSA for 2021 - 5.24
2022
Urinary symptoms of enlarged prostate, average PSA-5.7 (so far).
Had flow test.
June - Blood in urine again with clots.
Awaiting follow up out patients.
So it seems the enlarging prostate pushing into area that was excised in 2016 by TURP is my problem.
I am lucky as my cancer has been described as low grade and low risk.
But what are my options concerning the prostate enlargement? Is another TURP the way to go? Anyone any knowledge concerning other treatments which may be helpful? Or possible? I don't want to go back on Finesteride.
I am up usually twice a night, suffer from dribbling, difficulty in starting urination, poor flow at night. I double void.
As I said I feel lucky but symptoms have an effect on the quality of life and I would like to hear from anyone with experience of treatment other than TURP for enlarged prostate.