Hello,
I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
I started feeling something was wrong with peeing system, frequency, weak stream being the signs. Went to the GP mid January 2025. Had full blood test and urine test. All results came back showing no issues, PSA 3.52 which is okay for a 71 year old man. Had another visit to the GP practice to discuss the results, I asked for digital examination (my first ever). She said prostate is enlarged and felt hard on the left side. Referred me to the hospital as possible cancer case. Had MRI that showed abnormality on the left side and seminal vesicles. Then a biopsy that confirmed cancer. Saw the consultant last week, he told me I need to do something about it now and can't leave it for another few months. He referred me to have a full body PET CT scan next week. Two days after the scan I will have my meeting with surgeons and radiotherapy teams next week. It seems to me that radiotherapy and hormon therapy is the option because cancer is present in the seminal vesicles. If PET CT scan shows spread to lymph nodes, then radiotherapy is definitely the option. Of course, this is my view of the outcome, need to see what happens with the scan next week and the meeting with the teams.
MRI: 25cc gland, PSA density 0.14, Likert 5
No enlarged prostate despite GP's diagnosis
Initial PSA: 3.52, number of positive cores in biopsy: 9/14, Gleason score: 4+3=7, staging:T3bNO
I generally feel healthy apart from age related aches and pains.
I will update next week. I appreciate any contributions, questions.