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I would say to any man of 45 or over to have the psa (prostate specific antigen) test.
I suffered from similar symptoms of weak flow and regular toilet visits but never thought too much about it as I thought it was an age problem (I was 61 at the time) but my friend was rushed into hospital after being unable pass water.To cut along story short, after surgery he was found to be ok and cancer free.
He then persuaded me to see the doctor who did the psa test and it was found to be 11 nanograms and after a biopsy it was found I had prostate cancer and it was too late for surgery as it has spread beyond prostate gland but thankfully not into the bones. I am being treated with hormone injections (prostap) which stops the production of testosterone which feeds the cancer.
My psa level has now dropped to 0.2 nanograms and every thing at the moment is fine( apart from personal side effects which perhaps you can imagine) but apparently the treatment isn't effective indefinately and some other treatment will have to be used.
So please get checked out early as there is a much better chance of a cure.
Mick
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Thanks to everyone who posted & sent PM's . . . I'm going to take your advice and make an appointment ASAP . . I have to admit that its got me half scared to death . . [hypothetically speaking of course]
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Thanks to everyone who posted & sent PM's . . . I'm going to take your advice and make an appointment ASAP . . I have to admit that its got me half scared to death
Hi Vic glad you are taking everyones advice and going to your GP. Most times flow problems are connected to an enlargement of the prostate which happens as you get older. Treatment if flow seriously obstructed is by TURP (trans urethral resection of prostate) or prostatic chippings as we say in the trade. Not going in to what they actually do but twill be a bit nippy!!! The chips are sent to the lab to be examined to exclude malignancy. I work in a path lab and we see a lot of both types (chippings and cores) See
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No help with your health concerns Vic (just the opposite in fact!) but it will make you smile.
Have you seen
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which has appeared on another thread.
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You T*T Dave, you always make me smile!
Seriously ALL MEN should go and have their prostate checked
1) its very important
2) you will wonder what gays see in it!!
3) Catch it in time and it can be cured, catch it too late......... grim reaper.
You may also be described a blue heart shaped pill which shrinks or keeps the prostrate stable, and no its not Viagra but it does it seems help hair to grow (on your head) in its original colour so wife tells me.
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Peter,perhaps we need to get together to do a joint sales incentive of a 'free health check' for our valued customers?Peter.
Wonders if Peter wants to compare notes! Will make a change from MH's
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Got in late to see this posting but PLEASE take the very good advice and just start the ball rolling and talk to your GP. Hopefully it will not be a problem but if it is, having the diagnoses as early as possible will give you a very good chance of a successful outcome.
I was diagnosed in January 07 and it's my anniversary in a couple of day's. Mine had spread into the prostate capsule so an operation was not a choice. I have had just over 7 weeks pelvic radiotherappy and am being treated with a hormone implate every 3 months. My last PSA test was 0.01 which is as low as it gets, which is good news for me.
I have seen the posts from Bill and Sundazzler and wish you both the best of luck for the future.
So Vic even if it is bad news WHICH I DOUBT you will have every oppertunity to beat it. DO NOT leave yourself in the position that you will wait and see how it goes, pick up the phone tomorrow morning book an appointment and put your mind at rest.
To all you guys over 50 who have a nagging doubt don't just leave it be positive and take action. I believe this thread could save lives.
Best of luck Vic
Steve
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I think that all men should have a blood test once a year to test the PSA.
"How many of us know what the prostate is, where it is and what does it do?"
As some of you may know I have just had my prostate removed on the
8th Jan 2008 and come home on this Monday afternoon.
I went to see the GP with lower back pain and the GP tested my PSA, middle of October 2007, two weeks later had biopsy as my PSA test come back high.
Went to hospital for biopsy results and I was told that I had Prostate Cancer
with 8 out of 10 biopsy samples having cancer. Then sent for MRI scan to see if it had spread.
I then had to meet the surgeon to talk over the options. He didn't think it had spread but would not be sure until he had opened me up.
I went for a radical retropubic prostatectomy (Cut Out) the surgeon said I was young(61) and it was the best option.
Op was arranged for 18th Dec 2007 in Brighton, but was cancelled at the last minute and I mean the last minute. Just about to have op, due to Nora Virus in the hospital so no beds.
The surgeon transferred op to Worthing on the 8th Jan 2008.
As it's been said "If in doubt check it out" Your life is important.
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but apparently the treatment isn't effective indefinately and some other treatment will have to be used.
. . [hypothetically speaking of course]
