Could a dull ache be prostate cancer?

I am fairly certain you won't be feeling prostate cancer. After you have had cancer you will attribute anything abnormal to cancer, even an ingrown toenail. If you had the feeling pre diagnosis, it probably wasn't cancer either, but now post diagnosis you are attributing it to cancer.

Of course I could be wrong and everyone's cancer is different, but most people's psychosomatic behaviour is the same.

I am very surprised that given the increase in prostate cancer that there isn't a national screening program. Here in France the GP recommends it to all patients over 55 but as she said, you can lead a horse to water....

But as Derek said, get your PSA test done yearly and it is extremely unlikely that PCa will cause any discomfort unless it is highly advanced. However, there are several non-cancer ailments in the bladder/prostate/perineum area that can cause aches and pains so if it persists and/or is accompanied by urine flow issues, then get it checked out with your GP.

Sorry, just re-read your OP and realise that you have been diagnosed and are on HT/RT already - the statement that it is unlikely to be PCa causing the discomfort is still valid and to get another PSA to check for any reoccurance.

Edited by member 27 Jan 2024 at 13:23  | Reason: Forgot to read the OP :)

Dave,

Thanks for the wise words. It's not painful but just a sensation. As I said, my consultant isn't concerned and I've noticed a slight improvement in the past few days anyway.

Thanks again and best wishes

Dave 

Thanks for your reply.

Following RT treatment for PCa I will be having regular PSA tests for the next couple of years. I have already noticed a slight improvement to whatever is causing this discomfort which may be a result of changing my underwear from boxers to trunks. I’d noticed that following HT my testicles were attempting to venture further south so a bit more support may well have helped.

Thanks again

Dave