Need clarity

Many people will tell you that the waiting is the worst part….I can’t say it gets easier but you learn to live with it to a certain extent. As Chris says, try and get on with your life, I know it’s not easy but keep as active as possible and be good to yourself. Even small things like going out for a coffee with family or friends.

if your struggling mentally talk to your GP about help or phone the team at ProstatCancerUK who are so knowledgable and empathetic. Also consider going along and having a chat at your local Maggies centre if you have one near you. I’ve found the more you talk to others who understand, the easier it becomes, not easy at first I agree but worth it.

All the best and there are so many people on here with amazing knowledge who will keep you right.

Derek

I went through diagnosis in 2018 before the current delays, and biopsy results too 3 weeks then. That was a week to get the samples analysed by the histopathologist, then a week to have them reviewed on the next weekly MDT meeting and the consultants to decide next actions, and then post out an appointment giving you a week's notice.

The first step has now got longer due to insufficient histopathologists for the workload.