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Posted 08 Aug 2026 at 15:55

Hi all first time on here, seeing so many peoples storys on here has been a great help. I had a biopys on the 5th of july, my head is all over the place.

My psa is 8 with a very large prostate,ive been told prostate is smooth,but there's a concern about about area on mri.

There's no family history,my wife tells me that i read to much about it, could a smooth no bumps prostate be a good  sign.

 

 

 

User
Posted 08 Aug 2026 at 20:53

Hello, mate. 

Welcome to the forum. As Mick said, although your PSA is above the normal range, this can be caused by non cancerous conditions, including BPH (an enlarged prostate) or prostatitis (prostate infection)

Most of us found the initial diagnosis procedures, first PSA tests, scans and biopsies, the worst part of treatment. Your biopsy results will be soon given to you and will shed far more light on your condition.

I know it's not easy, but try not to worry too much. I used to tell myself that worrying won't change results.

Please keep us updated and good luck.👍

User
Posted 08 Aug 2026 at 20:57

Hello Busboy

A biopsy early July should be coming up to results time in the near future I would imagine, so not too long to wait.  It is an awful time waiting for results but once you get them things will ease - to treat or not to treat…

if you have not already done so I would recommend having a look at the information available on the PCUk website- the Toolkit is very good.  When you have more information about Gleason Score, the TNM analysis you will be in a better place to understand what may lie ahead.

Please do not Google - use this site or MacMillan for information for trusted information.  Search AI will pick up an aggregation of information which may be out of step with current modern practice. The Triplet Therapy I am on has only really been around for a few years but is getting great results.

if you click on the name or roundel next to it you can see our individual profiles to give you an idea what pathway we have been on, and given time you can use this to let us know your own story if you wish.

 

Best wishes - stay positive

CeePee

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Posted 08 Aug 2026 at 19:15

Hi there.

Yes it is a hard period when you are undergoing tests and waiting for results.

All you can do is wait and try not to worry until there is something worth worrying about.

A Psa of 8 is not that large and there are plenty of reasons it could be raised that have nothing to do with cancer.

Just hang on in there until they get in touch. My results didn't arrive for five or six weeks and when I managed to get through to the department on the phone to check I was bluntly told I'd been discharged and that they hadn't got round to telling me as they had people to deal with who really did have cancer.  Made me feel like a fraud and a time waster. The communication skills of our wonderful NHS are absolutely woeful im afraid.

Hope everything comes back OK, but know that if it doesn't there will at least be a treatment plan to go forward with.

Best regards Mick 

User
Posted 08 Aug 2026 at 19:57
Yes, the way you was told was very bad, the waiting and stress,thank you for your reply.
User
Posted 08 Aug 2026 at 20:53

Hello, mate. 

Welcome to the forum. As Mick said, although your PSA is above the normal range, this can be caused by non cancerous conditions, including BPH (an enlarged prostate) or prostatitis (prostate infection)

Most of us found the initial diagnosis procedures, first PSA tests, scans and biopsies, the worst part of treatment. Your biopsy results will be soon given to you and will shed far more light on your condition.

I know it's not easy, but try not to worry too much. I used to tell myself that worrying won't change results.

Please keep us updated and good luck.👍

User
Posted 08 Aug 2026 at 20:57

Hello Busboy

A biopsy early July should be coming up to results time in the near future I would imagine, so not too long to wait.  It is an awful time waiting for results but once you get them things will ease - to treat or not to treat…

if you have not already done so I would recommend having a look at the information available on the PCUk website- the Toolkit is very good.  When you have more information about Gleason Score, the TNM analysis you will be in a better place to understand what may lie ahead.

Please do not Google - use this site or MacMillan for information for trusted information.  Search AI will pick up an aggregation of information which may be out of step with current modern practice. The Triplet Therapy I am on has only really been around for a few years but is getting great results.

if you click on the name or roundel next to it you can see our individual profiles to give you an idea what pathway we have been on, and given time you can use this to let us know your own story if you wish.

 

Best wishes - stay positive

CeePee

User
Posted 09 Aug 2026 at 09:43

Hi all, one thing i have'nt mention to urologist etc is that i sometimes get servere pain in left side pelvic area, i was wondering is it to do with prostate.

Or my mind going crazy over thinking everything .

User
Posted 09 Aug 2026 at 11:00

Hi Busboy

Please remember that any advice given via these exchanges is limited to personal experience and not any medical advice.

I found that listing any issues was useful for my discussions with medics. Better to have it written down and with you rather than trying to remember in a stressful consultation environment.  This was especially useful when I went through chemo for instance.

Don't forget you can always talk to your GP, and any of the helplines if you are worried about anything.

It is easy to connect anything in the nether regions with PCa and I have done it myself - but I will be mentioning it to my consultant when I next see him...

Best wishes - stay positive

CeePee

User
Posted 09 Aug 2026 at 11:32
Prostate cancer very rarely presents with any pain in the pelvic area. Much more likely to be hips, hernia or prostatitis.

 
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