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Extreme fatigue - awaiting biopsy results

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Posted 01 Apr 2026 at 23:47

Hi, I'm a very stressed wife awaiting results of my husbands biopsy results (been 10 days now since biopsy). Things have moved so fast,  PSA test done, MRI done and biopsies done all within 2 weeks. This waiting is tortue. There is family history of prostrate cancer, Grandfather, Dad and younger brother, 58. I had been hounding him for a couple of years to get a PSA test done, so pleased he finally went but so dreading the results. Sorry for rambling on, so getting back to my initial request for advice, is extreme fatigue commen with prostrate cancer or is it just the worrying and waiting for the results. Thanks for any advice. Xxx

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Posted 02 Apr 2026 at 02:38
Hi Sandra,

Before a diagnosis is given to a patient, results of the various tests/scans are considered by an MDT (Multi Discipline Team). As regards timing, this largely depends on how many cases are awaiting determination and when an individual's case comes up. This means a diagnosis may take longer at some hospitals than others. The patient and a partner often find this wait stressful but don't consider a long or short wait means a bad or better result.

Many men who are diagnosed with PCa have no symptoms whatsoever and some men are found to have had PCa for years when they die of old age. So these men had no treatment. Then there are other men who have been diagnosed where it's believed that they are likely to benefit from treatment. If your husband was not experiencing extreme fatigue before he started having tests, it is likely that these tests, possibly causing concern and lack of sleep, may be responsible. PCa generally develops slowly over years.

You may be aware that if men live to an old age, most of them will have developed some Prostate Cancer, also that there are different types of PCa and individuals can respond to these very differently. For those who it is thought would benefit from treatment, should know that treatments have advanced greatly in recent years.

Difficult I know, but it means patiently awaiting results. Suggest you tell us diagnosis when given and as much histology as possible, so we can better understand your husband's case and make more meaningful responces should he be found to have PCa.

Barry
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Posted 02 Apr 2026 at 07:27

Hello, Sandra.

I'm sorry that your husband is having  prostate problems, but it's great that you've  found this site. Welcome to the forum, you'll get plenty of help and support here.

Most of us have found that the diagnosis stage, especially waiting from results is the worst part. Up to now, you've been dealt with quickly. As you know, the biopsy results are crucial, and will show IF it's cancer, and how aggressive its likely to be. The time taken to get the results seems to vary considerably from hospital to hospital, but you should be getting them soon.

As Barry says, your husband's fatigue is probably due to the stress and anxiety caused by tests, scans and results, rather than anything physical.

Please keep us updated and good luck.👍

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Posted 02 Apr 2026 at 02:38
Hi Sandra,

Before a diagnosis is given to a patient, results of the various tests/scans are considered by an MDT (Multi Discipline Team). As regards timing, this largely depends on how many cases are awaiting determination and when an individual's case comes up. This means a diagnosis may take longer at some hospitals than others. The patient and a partner often find this wait stressful but don't consider a long or short wait means a bad or better result.

Many men who are diagnosed with PCa have no symptoms whatsoever and some men are found to have had PCa for years when they die of old age. So these men had no treatment. Then there are other men who have been diagnosed where it's believed that they are likely to benefit from treatment. If your husband was not experiencing extreme fatigue before he started having tests, it is likely that these tests, possibly causing concern and lack of sleep, may be responsible. PCa generally develops slowly over years.

You may be aware that if men live to an old age, most of them will have developed some Prostate Cancer, also that there are different types of PCa and individuals can respond to these very differently. For those who it is thought would benefit from treatment, should know that treatments have advanced greatly in recent years.

Difficult I know, but it means patiently awaiting results. Suggest you tell us diagnosis when given and as much histology as possible, so we can better understand your husband's case and make more meaningful responces should he be found to have PCa.

Barry
User
Posted 02 Apr 2026 at 07:27

Hello, Sandra.

I'm sorry that your husband is having  prostate problems, but it's great that you've  found this site. Welcome to the forum, you'll get plenty of help and support here.

Most of us have found that the diagnosis stage, especially waiting from results is the worst part. Up to now, you've been dealt with quickly. As you know, the biopsy results are crucial, and will show IF it's cancer, and how aggressive its likely to be. The time taken to get the results seems to vary considerably from hospital to hospital, but you should be getting them soon.

As Barry says, your husband's fatigue is probably due to the stress and anxiety caused by tests, scans and results, rather than anything physical.

Please keep us updated and good luck.👍

 
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