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Dads Biopsy results

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Posted 08 Nov 2025 at 21:10

My dad 66, had a routine blood test that showed his PSA was 14.7, and when it was repeated a month later, it was the same. He has no urinary symptoms. His GP referred him for an MRI, and about two weeks after the scan, he was told that a targeted transperineal biopsy of the prostate was being recommended based on findings . He was placed on the waiting list, which we were told could take around six weeks. 

A few weeks later, my dad rang his GP because he was feeling very anxious about waiting, and the GP read from the mri report that it was likely to be prostate cancer but appeared to be confined to the prostate.

Since around the time of the second blood test, he’s had ongoing groin pain and discomfort in thighs and scrotum — he thinks he may have strained it when lifting something heavy, but the pain hasn’t fully settled. He saw the doctor again to check if it was related to the prostate, but an X-ray of his pelvis and thighs came back clear, as did the initial MRI in terms of spread. 

Dad had biopsy 3 and a half week ago, wasn’t as bad as he imagined in terms of pain etc  

Urologist said mri showed 2 small spots on prostate so took 3 samples from one and 2 from the other. Said First PSA was 14.7 & second was 13  

They were very pleased that he had no urinary complaints or anything like that and seemed to think his pain was all linked to the sciatica he suffers from time to time. 

However, 

Biopsy results today and was told it’s Gleason 7 (4+3), stage T2C bordering T3a - we knew it was going to be cancer but it’s still a shock.  Needs to get a bone scan to ensure no spread although she did say it does appear still contained.  If no spread then we’re looking at radio or surgery with the hope to cure it.  

It’s the dread now of waiting for the bone scan - terrified it will have went else where especially with the pain he has been talking about in his legs. 

think currently we’re wondering more about how likely the bone scan he is waiting for could show bone involved considering his sisters breast cancer went to bone.  We’re hoping it won’t show any spread as we’ve been told he’s still stage T2c but at risk of T3a, just afraid they may think he’s at risk of bone spread at this point if they are ordering the scan 

 

any advice / support appreciated 

User
Posted 08 Nov 2025 at 22:23

Bone scan for body  is fairly routine for most newly diagnosed - just to double check but also if you've already had  x rays looking clear for the legs then that suggests hopefully not sinister. Also if pain related to activity /movement/strain rather than constant and chronic , I believe it's also less suggestive of cancer related . Good luck.

Edited by member 08 Nov 2025 at 22:26  | Reason: Not specified

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Posted 09 Nov 2025 at 07:55

Cd13, Gleason 7 (4+3) is ok news because it puts your father in a strong position for treatment that can remove his cancer. There's no guarantee in the long term but with good treatment he could be cancer free for 10 years, or more. 

The pain he's suffering is extremely unlikely to have anything to do with his cancer.

The bone scan is not something to worry about. In a way it's a sign they're being thorough and that's a good thing.

Your father will probably be in the position where he can choose between a prostatectomy and radiotherapy of some type, particularly because their appears to be no spread. 

Keeping as fit as possible and eating well are of great advantage to dealing with prostate cancer. It's good for the head to be able to do stuff that might help things along, when for the most part it's up to doctors.

Jules

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Posted 09 Nov 2025 at 11:30

Hi, CD13.

As the other lads have said the bone scan is often just routine and your dad's pains are very unlikely to be due to prostate cancer.

His Gleason score is intermediate and treatable. 

Here is an excellent video on treatment options and possible side effects. Although it's 'London based' the information on it applies throughout the UK

https://youtu.be/zYTU94-8pTc?si=1Z29_l8rbTwF6DHl

This link is specifically about surgery. Both presentations are worth viewing.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fyYTLZpxnB9HaR7O4xQ5Ff58Pj4Cn6ZB/view?pli=1

Its great, to help your dad, that you've joined the forum. You'll get lots of support here.

It may comfort you to know that I had surgery, RARP, three years ago. I was Gleason 9 (4+5) with capsular breach T3a. Since the operation, my PSA has been undetectable, touchwood. The only side effect I'm left with is erectile dysfunction which isn't a problem if I use penile injections

I wish you both the best of luck.👍

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Posted 08 Nov 2025 at 22:23

Bone scan for body  is fairly routine for most newly diagnosed - just to double check but also if you've already had  x rays looking clear for the legs then that suggests hopefully not sinister. Also if pain related to activity /movement/strain rather than constant and chronic , I believe it's also less suggestive of cancer related . Good luck.

Edited by member 08 Nov 2025 at 22:26  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 09 Nov 2025 at 07:55

Cd13, Gleason 7 (4+3) is ok news because it puts your father in a strong position for treatment that can remove his cancer. There's no guarantee in the long term but with good treatment he could be cancer free for 10 years, or more. 

The pain he's suffering is extremely unlikely to have anything to do with his cancer.

The bone scan is not something to worry about. In a way it's a sign they're being thorough and that's a good thing.

Your father will probably be in the position where he can choose between a prostatectomy and radiotherapy of some type, particularly because their appears to be no spread. 

Keeping as fit as possible and eating well are of great advantage to dealing with prostate cancer. It's good for the head to be able to do stuff that might help things along, when for the most part it's up to doctors.

Jules

User
Posted 09 Nov 2025 at 11:30

Hi, CD13.

As the other lads have said the bone scan is often just routine and your dad's pains are very unlikely to be due to prostate cancer.

His Gleason score is intermediate and treatable. 

Here is an excellent video on treatment options and possible side effects. Although it's 'London based' the information on it applies throughout the UK

https://youtu.be/zYTU94-8pTc?si=1Z29_l8rbTwF6DHl

This link is specifically about surgery. Both presentations are worth viewing.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fyYTLZpxnB9HaR7O4xQ5Ff58Pj4Cn6ZB/view?pli=1

Its great, to help your dad, that you've joined the forum. You'll get lots of support here.

It may comfort you to know that I had surgery, RARP, three years ago. I was Gleason 9 (4+5) with capsular breach T3a. Since the operation, my PSA has been undetectable, touchwood. The only side effect I'm left with is erectile dysfunction which isn't a problem if I use penile injections

I wish you both the best of luck.👍

 
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