prostate cancer?

My DH had exactly the same experience as yours harrigran. He was diagnosed in 2014 and so far so good.

When DH was diagnosed his psa was 75. He had a biopsy and was told he was not suitable for operation. He has six monthly hormone injections and other drugs and has also had radiotherapy.
He leads an active life and is otherwise relatively healthy.

Sound advice here a8anasia. It is best to have it checked. My Husband had prostate cancer 5 years ago and now in remission after treatment. He had no symptoms but had a PSA test as part of well man check up followed by a biopsy. I understand your concern but having a biopsy does not mean that cancer is suspected it could be an enlarged prostate. With kind wishes to you and your Partner.

UK women affected by prostate cancer, is a Facebook group for women only which you might find useful. Also Prostate Cancer UK have a helpline if you have any specific questions or worries.

My brother was diagnosed a few years back, 5 years maybe and his PSA was 10, after finding that he couldn't pass water so it was diagnosed when he had to be admitted for investigations. After a lot of toing and froing he was given hormones to shrink the tumour and they made him feel yukky but nevertheless the treatment worked after 6 months and he was supposed to have gone on to have radiotherapy but refused as he'd felt so bad after the hormone treatment.

However, he's doing well and has driven all around the South and Cornwall each year for his holidays so at 76 is enjoying life and doesn't let it bother him. His diet is good too and considering he also has Wolff-Parkinson White as well he's not in bad nick.

Please don't worry too much ( although it's hard not to at first ) because so much can be done if it's contained in one area.

Mr. S. due to his PSA has been monitored for 11 years. I remember how scared I was when he had his first biopsy but all was well.

His PSA has been as high as the mid teens on numerous occasions and do bare in mind that the PSA level is only a basic guide. Mr. S.'s specialist has had patients with levels in the low 100's who've been given a clear bill of health.

It's good that he's being checked out, it is as Silverlining says precautionary and once he's on the radar so to speak, you may well find that these blood tests and even biopsies are given on a routine basis.

Try not to worry and let us know how it goes.

a8anasia do not panic. What is being looked at is not so much the value but how quickly it is increasing. It is good that your doctor wants the biopsy done because if there is a problem the sooner it is diagnosed the better. Results for those with prostate cancer are very good these days and there are good treatment options. Believe me if it’s there the sooner found the better. Looks like your doctor is well on the ball.
DH had prostate cancer 14 years ago. Had his prostate removed and is fine. Keep your chin up and try not to worry.

Sorry to hear, it’s good he is being checked and while 4.6 isn’t high it has increased since his last check.
My dh like yours, had a low psa and is now two years post op and being checked 6 monthly. So far all is well.
It’s good they are doing a biopsy, so if it is cancer ( and it may not be) it’s best to find out now in good time rather than too late. Good luck, try not to worry til you have to, and you may not have to. It’s just a precaution.

Agree with KatyK, it's best to get it checked. My brother-in-law had one of the rarer, nastier types picked up in the very early stages by pure chance. He went to see a doctor about something else when he was 59 - the first time in forty years - it was suggested he have a well man type check and the cancer was picked up. Anyway, treatment and two years later and he is now on yearly check ups. My father took medication for a less aggressive type of PC for 30 years. It's unpleasant during the diagnosis and treatment time but there's life after that. All the very best for the next few months.

All I can say is that it's best to get it checked. My husband has prostate cancer, thankfully in remission. His PSA level was 19.5 at the time of diagnosis in 2014. After radiotherapy it came down to 0.5 at which it has remained so far. He has to have it checked yearly but so far so good. Good wishes to you.