Another of life's battles

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Posted 06 Jun 2025 at 05:37

Hi I was diagnosed during March this year

So far I've had all the test and scans just waiting for a bone scan .Just started hormone treatment I am a nine on the Gleason scale I have had a pet scan and they have found out I have one breakout in my sacreum.

I am medically retired as I broke my back in three places had three major ops on my spine . I am in the lucky position that I can still walk but suffer with severe pain while doing it .

So on to the next battle beating this cancer .

Regards Gerry

User

Posted 06 Jun 2025 at 08:43

Hi Gerry.

I'm sorry that you've had to join the PCa Club, but welcome to the forum, mate.

You've certainly been dealt a bad hand, having such a severe back injury, followed by a cancer diagnosis.

You say that your Gleason 9. Is that (4+5) or (5+4). If you don't mind me asking, has your cancer stage been confirmed and what is your PSA?

Edited by member 06 Jun 2025 at 09:10 | Reason: Typo

User

Posted 06 Jun 2025 at 10:48

Sorry I am away from the hose so don't have the score no stage has been said .My psa level was 35.2 the pathway team have been amazing tbo 6 out of the 17 samples showed the cancer .

I had the hormone implant yesterday they expect to do radiotherapy at the end of the summer ,just waiting for bone scan now.

User

Posted 06 Jun 2025 at 14:54

Very best of luck with it all, Gerry. When you've had the scans your consultant will be able to list the options available to you. The good news is, the treatments available today are advanced with better outcomes even compared to five years ago, so there's every reason to be optimistic.

Keep us posted on your progress.

Craig

User

Posted 06 Jun 2025 at 15:41

Hi Gerry. Welcome to the club no-one wants to join. It is a lot to get your head around in the early days, but you will find your way through it all and just keep that positive mental attitude as much as you can. Best of luck, David

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