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Posted 20 May 2025 at 05:46

Hi everyone after some routine blood tests I was sent for a scan/to my absolute devastation after a meeting with the uroligist if informed me that I had a PSA of 8.67 and every possibility that it was a cancerous prostrate, I was due to have my biopsy yesterday but due to a high blood pressure it as been put back to a later date,I am 66 years old of a mixed race origin,I have had an enlarged prostate for 10 years, I eat as healthy as possible and stopped smoking 6 months ago,I keep trying to relax and not think about it,for when I do I break down uncontrolably and am not sure what to do ?...Just feel really shell shocked !!!

Jeremy slope game

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Posted 20 May 2025 at 07:48

Hi,

Going through the diagnosis phase is a nightmare but it doesn't necessarily mean you have cancer. If, however it turns out that you have, please be reassured that I was diagnosed in 2019 and I am still here. I had surgery and radiotherapy, and my PSA is now undetectable.

Good luck,

Kev.

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Posted 20 May 2025 at 08:00

Relax. I know that is v difficult. Your PSA is relatively low. It would seem from what your saying your MRI has identified areas of concern and your urologist thinks it is probably cancer. IF it is cancer you do not yet know level of aggressiveness etc. It could turn out to be nothing, something that needs monitoring or something that needs treating. If it needs treating there is likely to be options open to you. If it is cancer your low PSA will likely mean it has not gone on a “walkabout” and so therefore if required you will be treated with curative intent. No one at this stage can say anything conclusively because you require more tests but what I have said is the most probable scenario. Most men are diagnosed with cancer at an early stage which responds well to treatment. This forum is an excellent forum but it is probably not reflective of the experiences of many, many men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer and go on to make a full recovery.

I have focussed here on the likelihood of recovering from cancer itself but as you will know some of the radical treatments can leave long term issues with ED and incontinence and I am not trying to minimise those concerns.

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Posted 20 May 2025 at 09:18

PSA is an indication of something not right. Waiting for more information - biopsy, MRI scan etc - is a very difficult time, best not to jump to any conclusions. Prostate cancer is treatable, often curable and vast majority of men go into remission for many years, providing a good quality life. You are at the beginning of a journey which, after this initial shock, becomes easier. Not knowing what is going to happen is very tough. There is a lot of help here and talking to other people can provide a lot of information you don't always obtain from consultants. I was diagnosed at the age of 71 and I am still here 14 years later enjoying our life watching our grandchildren growing up. You are at a good place here for information and comfort. Good luck.

'Physics is like sex: sure, it may give some practical results, but that’s not why we do it.' Richard Feynman (1918-1988) Nobel Prize laureate

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Posted 20 May 2025 at 10:14

Hello mate.

I'm sorry that you're having prostate problems and have had to join the club, but welcome to the forum.

You say that you've had an enlarged prostate for ten years. Have you been having periodic PSA tests during this time. Your current PSA is elevated and I suspect that this and the MRI result, has warranted further investigation.

As others have said, only a biopsy can show conclusively IF you have cancer and how aggressive it is likely to be.

You're bound to feel shocked and upset. The majority of us have felt the same. Try not to get ahead of yourself and just deal with one step at a time.

I'm glad you've had the courage to post here. Please keep us updated. If it transpires that you do need further treatment, you'll always find people here that will do their best to help and support you.

Good luck, mate.👍

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