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Posted 04 Aug 2026 at 11:21

My name is Alan im 62 Yr old ..I went for psa test at my doctors surgery after. My older brother was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer and also my sisters husband diagnosed..i honestly didn't think I had anything to worry about as I had no symptoms whatsoever..it all happened so fast tested in August 2023 biopsies September 2023  October 2023 seen surgeon performed robotic surgery to remove prostate..the surgeon came to see me after operation told me I was cancer free....until my first follow up appointment where I was told  not all cancer had been removed??? .in 2024 my brother passed away from prostate cancer...i keep asking why I survived and he didn't..feel guilty. 

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Posted 04 Aug 2026 at 12:06
Hi Alan_gg

I was so sorry to hear your story and about the loss of your brother. This is a horrible disease which creeps up on many of us unawares, my own diagnosis was quite by chance. It is hard enough knowing that you have the disease but made more difficult by having those around you suffering as well.

If you take the time to read the stories of the folk on here you can see an amazing variety of journeys. ( Just click on our name or the round picture to the side).

The helpline staff here at PCUk are absolutely outstanding- so please take the time to speak to someone if you wish. You are also more than welcome to vent in this forum - many do! It is a safe space and you will get some honest responses from folk who have been through similar experiences.

In the mean time please take care of yourself and those family members who must all be grieving for your loss, and it is not only about grieving for the loss of a loved one it is about grieving for what you and others have lost due to this disease.

Best wishes - stay positive

CeePee

 
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