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The earlier the better.....
I think I have visited my doctor on two occasions, since I was 21. I'm now 54. I had a bit of a health scare this year, that turned out to be a cyst. But as a result my NHS consultant (we are so lucky to have a wonderful, if under funded health service) suggested a PSA test, which has turned out to be high. No symptoms, and all tests so far have been quite positive - I have a biopsy on Monday 18 November to check everything out. Even if the news is bad, prognosis these days is not too bad…..But early diagnosis, or better still, early monitoring, is even better. My consultant wanted the tests because I have not had any medical problems, so there have been no health checks for decades. I'm sure I'm not alone.
My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was 70. He is 90 now…….
I don't know what the outcome of the biopsy will be….. but it has been a shock, simply because it was so unexpected because I have had no symptoms at all…… so asking for a check is the wisest thing to do….
Michael
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False positives due to an enlarged (BPH) or inflamed prostate (infection) are common. An annual medical checkup with a DRE is probably a better screen.The only definitive diagnosis is a multicore biopsy. If prostate cancer is diagnosed then PSA kinetics can become an effective monitoring tool.
Routine PSA screening depends. History of prostate cancer in the family? Forty years old. No history? Fifty years old. Afro-American? Over 45 (and this does apply to the UK - WW2 and immigration). Over 70? Not recommended here as overdiagnosis can have more harm than "watchful" observation or "watchful waiting". Same I think in the UK.
As usual, consult your medical practitioner on a regular basis. It's a two-way process.There is a lot of misinformation out there on the internet.
Nigel
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Hope everything turns out OK
Someone told me yonks ago that tomato ketchup contained loads of stuff that was good for putting off prostate cancer. Urban myth or truth - not sure but I make sure I get my fill of "tommy sauce"
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Barry
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Regards
Michael
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I await Wednesday 20th for biopsy result of a lump taken recently from my thyroid.
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'You may share the labours of the great, but you will not share the spoil…' Aesop's Fables
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" - Benjamin Franklin
In the land of the slap-dash and implausible, mediocrity is king
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There were a few comedy moments - I won't go into details - but as someone who would be extremely embarrassed and awkward about such things, it proved to be a painless procedure in more than one way.
I ached a little afterwards, but that soon passed.
Results on 3rd December - hopefully an early Christmas present.
Michael
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Bon courage Michael for the 3rd and hopefully more smiles.
Best,
Bill
At 6'4'', Bill is a tall chap, then again, when horizontal he is rather long and people often used to trip over him! . . . and so a nickname was born :)
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The nursing staff all over the world seem to be angels that care for us no matter what the illness, kind, compassionate, and willing to help.
They have seen it all, believe me!
My thoughts will be with you.
research = asking a bloke who knows a bloke who said something vaguely similar to what I wanted to hear! - Tony (aka the Phat Controller)
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I'm definitely taking it all one step at a time…
Michael
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Fingers crossed for you that the results on the 3rd turn out well too.
'Petermac
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I hope you had a good time back in England and didn't get caught up in any of the floods!
Michael
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Fortunately, I wasn't caught in the floods although my son was - a cancelled train from Rugby to York causing double loading on subsequent trains.
I did however, pass through the flooded areas on my way south coming home. An absolutely terrible scene - more akin to being on the coast than miles inland. I feel for them all ………..
'Petermac
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I feel a bit numb about the news, but doctor and cancer nurse seemed positive, so I will share that optimism!
Michael
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Yes, keep positive…
Ron
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So long as I "finish" the railway…….
Michael
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Ron
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I kept a positive outlook even tho I was feeling very ill with the chemo, there's always someone that's worse off than yourself ! (I'd hate to see the poor bugga that's last on the list!!)
Keep your chin up mate
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(I'd hate to see the poor bugga that's last on the list!!)
That made my day :doublethumb
Ron
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