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Posted 09 May 2023 at 22:06

Hi everyone I’m new to the forum and I would like to introduce myself.

I went to my doctors in mid April as I was urinating frequently and was feeling some discomfort. After a rectal exam and a blood and urine test, they thought I had something wrong with my prostate. I then saw a consultant at the urology department of the local hospital and after another rectal exam and I was also informed my PSA score was 362. Since then I’ve had a bone scan, CT scan with contrast and a prostate biopsy. Last week i went back to hospital and my diagnosis is bilateral Gleason 4+5 prostate adenocarcinoma, T4N1M0. CT widespread nodal disease in pelvis. Bone scan no mets. I was proscribed bicalutamide for a month and have had an injection of leuprorelin last week. I’m now waiting for an appointment at the Christie in Manchester where I’m scheduled to have 4 weeks of radiotherapy.

I’m feeling fairly anxious about the future.

Thanks

Chris

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Posted 09 May 2023 at 23:47

Sorry you find yourself here Chris. I’m sure it’s been a very difficult few months with all the waiting. Sounds like you now have a plan in place though and there’s no reason why your treatment won’t be successful. Quite a few other people on here who have similar diagnosis to you and are still doing well many years later. My husband seems to have some cancer still after his operation so expecting a referral to Christie’s ourselves tomorrow. Wishing you all the very best with your treatment and keep positive.

Elaine 

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Posted 10 May 2023 at 13:03
Hi Chris,

It’s a very difficult time when you’re first diagnosed but at least they are moving forward quickly on your ‘journey’.

Having a plan in place as quickly as you have is encouraging, but as you’ll already be aware, waiting is the worst part.

There are others on here who are much better able to comment with regards your treatment, but what I would say is, if you’re feeling anxious please get some help. Talk to somebody, your GP, your CNS, the Specialists on here who you can call or Maggies(who I’ve found to be so helpful to me).

Keep yourself active and occupied as much as possible and be good to yourself….it really helps I think.

Good luck with your treatment….I’ve just finished 4 weeks of RT and it was really nothing to be anxious about.

Derek

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Posted 09 May 2023 at 23:47

Sorry you find yourself here Chris. I’m sure it’s been a very difficult few months with all the waiting. Sounds like you now have a plan in place though and there’s no reason why your treatment won’t be successful. Quite a few other people on here who have similar diagnosis to you and are still doing well many years later. My husband seems to have some cancer still after his operation so expecting a referral to Christie’s ourselves tomorrow. Wishing you all the very best with your treatment and keep positive.

Elaine 

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Posted 10 May 2023 at 13:03
Hi Chris,

It’s a very difficult time when you’re first diagnosed but at least they are moving forward quickly on your ‘journey’.

Having a plan in place as quickly as you have is encouraging, but as you’ll already be aware, waiting is the worst part.

There are others on here who are much better able to comment with regards your treatment, but what I would say is, if you’re feeling anxious please get some help. Talk to somebody, your GP, your CNS, the Specialists on here who you can call or Maggies(who I’ve found to be so helpful to me).

Keep yourself active and occupied as much as possible and be good to yourself….it really helps I think.

Good luck with your treatment….I’ve just finished 4 weeks of RT and it was really nothing to be anxious about.

Derek

 
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