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Posted 31 Jul 2026 at 06:08

An up date on my initial 3rd June diagnosis of Gleason 9. T3. Cambridge 5. Cribriform growth pattern.

I am two weeks into hormone therapy having had the tablets followed by Prostap injection. I have had ultrasound scans, MRI, CT and bone scans and have been terrified of the results. I have lost weight and my mind has been in utter confusion.

Today the urology nurse rang. All my scans are clear... I could hardly speak. I am still in shock eight hours later.

I have a meeting with my consultant on the 25th August to discuss my treatment plan which the nurse told me will be four weeks of Monday to Friday radiotherapy sessions.

I am expecting that to be a rough ride and am nervous about the unpleasant side effects -- but I will not allow myself to go down that mental rat hole. I must always remember from now on my initial feeling of euphoria when told it hadn`t spread and remind myself how fortunate I am compared to many of you who have harder battles ahead....

Stay strong, my new friends...stay strong...

 

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Posted 31 Jul 2026 at 08:45

Hello again, mate.

I'm very pleased that your scan results have been clear. There are plently of lads who've had 20 sessions or more of radiotherapy as their primary treatment. I'm sure, if required  they'll offer help, advice and support.

As for coping mentally, as you said, thinking of those with a much worse prognosis, sometimes helps put your own into perspective. Age is also a consideration. At 63 years, I gained some comfort that my diagnosis came quite late in my life. It's the blokes who are diagnosed in their forties or early fifties, who have young families and are still working, who I feel most sorry for. 

Good luck, mate. 👍 

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Posted 31 Jul 2026 at 09:20

Fantastic news! I know the relief, it's amazing. I'd convinced myself that pain in my toe was the the cancer and was expecting the worst. Toe was more likely my recent attempts at playing 5-a-side footy 🤣

Your clear scans should give you more options for treatment and hopefully put you on a curative path.

RT can feel daunting, like everything else on this journey. I think it's partly the unknown having not experienced anything like it, but once underway it not too bad. 

You can spot fellow prostate cancer guys in the waiting areas, they'll all be carrying bottles of water! It was quite nice chatting with them as your all in the same boat.

All the best

John

 

 
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