I'm interested in conversations about and I want to talk about

Know exactly what you want?

Show search

Notification

Error

MRI Results Appointment

Email this conversation Print this conversation

User

Posted 11 Feb 2025 at 15:54

Hello again everyone. My husband has today had his phone consultation following his MRI. The doctor was great and she was more than happy to answer all of our questions.

She said that on the whole the MRI was ok, but that there was a small 'abnormal area' on the right hand side of the prostate. On the pi-rads scale she initially mentioned a score of 3/4 but later in the conversation she said 4/5. 🤷‍♀️She said that the abnormal area is contained within the prostate and that all surrounding areas/organs were ok. They are going to do a biopsy in the next 1-2 weeks.

I initially felt better after talking to the doctor, but now I'm worrying about what they might find on the biopsy.

Edited by member 11 Feb 2025 at 17:00 | Reason: Spelling mistakes

User

Posted 11 Feb 2025 at 16:50

Hi, it's good that you got to speak to someone following the MRI. I just got a call to say I would need an MRI with no explanation at all.

The confusing numbers are only a guide for the medics and it's hard for us to understand where they might lead.

But you two are on route to a biopsy which is the best way to look at what might be going on.

Do you know what type of biopsy they are going to do?

I had a transrectal biopsy with local anaesthetic, it was really easy and was only mildly uncomfortable.

Tell your husband not to worry about it at all, just the last bit of waiting to come and then things will hopefully be clearer for you both.

Let us know how it goes, Mick

User

Posted 11 Feb 2025 at 16:53

Hello,

Naturally, this is a worrying time for you both and I completely understand after going through this last year. Reading your post, the fact that your doctor said that the abnormal area is contained within the prostate is extremely positive. The biopsy will give a definitive answer and hopefully you will have the results the following week. The most important thing, is that you are having the investigations and this is being followed up. If there is something abnormal, it is better to have found it now, than in say, 5 years.

Wishing you and your husband all the best.

Kind regards

Seb

User

Posted 11 Feb 2025 at 17:08

Thank you for your reply Mick. He is having the transperineal biopsy under local anaesthetic. The doctor said that it's not the most pleasant experience, but that it's tolerated well by 99% of patients. She did say that if he's particularly nervous about it that he could have it done under GA. Andy (my hubby) is totally unconcerned and laid back about it all though - I'm the worrier!

User

Posted 11 Feb 2025 at 17:13

Thanks for your reply Seb - I hope all is going well with you. I took the fact that the abnormality is fully contained within the prostate as extremely positive too.

Sheila

User

Posted 11 Feb 2025 at 18:27

I know exactly what you mean from being hopeful and positive one minute to feeling anxious and fearful the next.

My husband had the transperineal biopsy under local anaesthetic and coped well. He did ask for a top up of anaesthetic once but no issue. We went to London for the biopsy so went up and back on the train. Good idea to drink plenty afterwards.

From what you were told today if there is anything it appears it is well contained. You may find following biopsy there is nothing to worry about.

My husband had surgery end of May 24 and today he received his third undetectable PSA result at <.03. We know a long way to go but at least positive news today. In the same way maybe today was not the news you wanted but there is certainly positive news contained.

User

Posted 12 Feb 2025 at 09:16

Thanks for your reply IDK2. It is so reassuring to hear other positive stories/outcomes and it's also good to hear that your husband is doing so well.

User

Posted 13 Feb 2025 at 13:04

Hi Zoogirl

I've a very similar story, raised PSA (just) 4.89, MRI showing PiRad 4 but localised (phew) with biopsy scheduled which revealed Gleason 3+4 T2b. although being diagnosed with cancer isn't great being told it was localised and then Gleason 7 was a huge relief. Lots of options including active surveillance. It's weird thinking I've cancer but I know I have time for a cure rather than treatment and that's key at least for me and where my head is at the moment. I've now decided against AS, I'll deal with the side effects of RT or RARP but I want it out/zapped. Deciding what to do next though is difficult, ultimately its personal choice of which side effects one 'wants' more or less of.

Hope your husbands journey along with yours goes ok.

Cheers

Adam

Edited by member 14 Feb 2025 at 12:13 | Reason: Not specified

User

Posted 13 Feb 2025 at 17:23

Thank you so much for your reply Adam - so far, your journey does sound very similar to Andy's. We are still waiting for a biopsy appointment, hopefully it won't be too long. I hope things continue to go well for you and that, whatever treatment you finally decide on, gives you the best of results. 🤞🏻

Sheila

Email this conversation Print this conversation

Join the online community now.

Click through to become a member and gain access to support, information and real time replies.