Morning John,
Welcome to the club. I'm sorry that you've had to join, but I'm glad you have.
There are several other much less serious prostate disorders that could cause a rise in PSA. So try not to worry too much, your urologists will explore all possibilities.
I too have heart problems, two very blocked arteries to the heart. It was why they took so long before they agreed that I was fit for robotic surgery to remove my prostate.
Sod's law less than two months after the op, I had a minor heart attack and ended up in hospital for a fortnight. It was awful having to deal with the side effects of prostate surgery whilst at the same time dealing with the heart condition. Covered in wires connected to a heart monitor and peeing uncontrollably. I feared electrification.🙂
They were looking at giving me a bypass but then decided on rotablation and stents. Which seemed to do the trick, until 3 months ago, when symptoms returned. I'm on the waiting list for whatever they decide to do next.
I shouldn't worry too much about your valve op, there were a few that had it when I was in. Are you having a pigs or an artifical one?
It was weird being on the cardiology ward with young and apparently very fit men, suffering with very serious heart conditions, who were feeling sorry for me because I'd had cancer. Their conditions were far more life threatening than mine. It showed how most people think cancer is the worst thing that can happen to you when it clearly isn't.
Having gone through cardiac arrest makes you realise how fragile life is. Here one minute, nearly gone the next. It puts the risk we suffer from prostate cancer into perspective.
I'm sure you'll sail through the heart surgery and urology will sort out your other problem
Best of luck mate. Don't hesitate to PM me, if at anytime you are struggling and need a chat.
Adrian.
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