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Posted 06 Jun 2025 at 13:38

Hi

Has anyone had a nodule found during rectal examination that turned out to be something other than cancer ?

 

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User
Posted 07 Jun 2025 at 09:26

Mrs worry, I guess from the lack of answers nobody has a definite answer or has been in that situation. I have lots of lumps in my body and none of them are cancer, they are fatty tissue. Easier said than done for some ,but do try and stay calm until all the tests are done. Take care of yourself, worrying will not alter the outcome, so don't worry.

Thanks Chris 

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Posted 19 Jun 2025 at 10:16

Yes, my nodule detected at DRE turned out just to be a skin tag after an MRI scan, I am 57 and my PSA was 1.47 and this is what my consultant expected but needed an MRI to confirm it. 

Unfortunately in my case the MRI picked up a very early Gleason 6 lesion the opposite side of the prostate so currently on Active Surveillance to ensure it doesn't develop any further.

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Posted 07 Jun 2025 at 09:26

Mrs worry, I guess from the lack of answers nobody has a definite answer or has been in that situation. I have lots of lumps in my body and none of them are cancer, they are fatty tissue. Easier said than done for some ,but do try and stay calm until all the tests are done. Take care of yourself, worrying will not alter the outcome, so don't worry.

Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 19 Jun 2025 at 10:16

Yes, my nodule detected at DRE turned out just to be a skin tag after an MRI scan, I am 57 and my PSA was 1.47 and this is what my consultant expected but needed an MRI to confirm it. 

Unfortunately in my case the MRI picked up a very early Gleason 6 lesion the opposite side of the prostate so currently on Active Surveillance to ensure it doesn't develop any further.

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Posted 29 Sep 2025 at 10:30

Hi, 

Hope you are doing well,

Could I know how you were told your nodule is Gleason 6, did you have a biopsy done?

How was your MRI result? Did it mention it in the report? 

Just asking because in my case, I had a very bad UTI /epididymitis all resolved with antibiotics but took time. 

I had all sort of test as went privately to check, I had CT scan , cystoscopy, etc.. all good until I had MRI, I have a well encapsulated nodule of 2 mm in my left Transition zone. ADC is 1.03, rest all fine. Pi-rad 3 Likert 2. 

So I am really thinking if I should go for biopsy or just monitor. But I don't know if is cancer or not. 

 

Thanks 

 
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