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Related: About this forumI had a MRI the day after Christmas due to an elivated PSA. Today I got the news I have a
spot on my prostate and I am being scheduled for a biopsy.
Diamond_Dog
(34,412 posts)nocoincidences
(2,313 posts)if it was caught early.
It sounds like it was.
barbtries
(29,684 posts)try not to worry too much (easy for me to say) - the outlook is, I believe, very good.
Walleye
(34,927 posts)Keep us updated
brer cat
(26,048 posts)doc03
(36,518 posts)radiation treatments he made it through 28 before he got so sick he couldn't take any more. He ended getting a colostomy
and suffered for several years from his treatments before passing. So that has always worried me.
Skittles
(158,153 posts)even if you were diagnosed you'll likely get much improved treatment
https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/research
regardless of what happens, we are here for you
maspaha
(372 posts)
just since my cancer diagnosis in 2010. There are lots more tools in the oncology toolkit and good doctors listen to their patients concerns. You are also your own person and will respond to treatment in your own way, so never compare your outcome to someone elses.
But most importantly, dont jump to conclusions. Go through the diagnostics and get second/third/fourth opinions on treatment if youre not comfortable with what you hear. NCI-designated Comprehensive Care Centers have all the latest treatments & clinical trials. Teaching hospitals are also very good.
Lots of research and some changing theories on treating very, very early stage breast & prostate cancers, like maybe weve been over treating it with surgery when close monitoring would be more appropriate?
Well be sending you lots of love & light & comforting thoughts while you navigate through this bit of turbulence.
Wonder Why
(4,565 posts)one showed cancer. A couple of years later, another found 0 of 12 and the same the next time.
My PSA dropped and when it went up again, they gave me finasteride and it went down. You are most likely to die of something else because most prostate cancer grows so slowly. For me, it's been 15 years and I'm days away from 77. I'm glad I refused to do anything about it. Even my urologist says wait now. Chances are very high that you are worrying unnecessarily and treatment today has much reduced risk of problems.
MartyTheGreek
(661 posts)Currently, I'm one of the lucky ones deemed no clinical cancer present. But I did discover I have BPH and maybe a bougt or prostatitis which triggered my urology workup. I've been worried for the past two years watching two former coworkers pass from this heinous disease.
My plan was to take an alternative natural path route after seeing the "standard of care" treatments here in the US. Checkout YouTube search Joe Tippins Cancer story and I think he updates his annual blog tomorrow. Checkout FenBen Cancer Support Group on FB. Check YouTube Dr Darren Schmidt.
R/Marty
WVreaper
(649 posts)We are just falling apart. I got bit by a tick and ended up with quadruple bypass surgery.
appalachiablue
(42,793 posts)Marcuse
(7,980 posts)Elessar Zappa
(15,462 posts)Got the surgery to remove it and the cancer hadnt spread. No sign of cancer four years later and he remained continent even without the prostate. So try not to worry too much (I know, easier said than done!).
usaf-vet
(6,802 posts)....New PET scan technology. Combined with a prostate-specific isotope. Find the little buggers.
appalachiablue
(42,793 posts)because of all of the new advances. It's still worrying but things should be on your side. Keep in touch and all the best to you!
ificandream
(10,330 posts)Bayard
(24,078 posts)coprolite
(297 posts)I am 62 yo.
I remember well the biopsies that were collected through a small incision just inside the anus. It left a dull throbbing pain in the grion that lasted several days.
I wish you luck with the choices you will have to make if your biopsies are positive. I will be estatic for you if the biopsies are negative.
MEN have your PSA checked regularly....1 in 5 American men are diagnosed with prostate cancer.
doc03
(36,518 posts)prostate cancer and are doing fine. I have the so-called Medicare Advantage; the doctor had to file
twice to get the MRI approved by the insurance.
Goddessartist
(2,067 posts)results! Sending good vibes!