After a follow-up MRI on 11 APR 2019, I had the telephone consultation with the hospital today and was told that all areas were successfully treated. I shall have another consultation in a few months...
Not sure what you mean with "control arm". I am not having to pay as this is covered by the National Health in the UK....
UPDATE: seven days post procedure and had catheter finally removed. This brought instant relief to feeling unwell. Urinary control not an issue at all. I feel better now than I did before the HIFU...
Just had cancer treatment and was given post-op morphine in two or three steps to provide pain relief. I wasn't really fully aware of the situation as I could have told the medical staff that...
Hi Guys I understand that the this is not a generally accepted procedure in the US - I had this performed at University College London. After a few years of waiting, I decided to take part in this...
After my 3rd biopsy, I am still at Gleason 3+4 with 10% involvement on left side of gland and have been accepted for the Prof Emberton trial at University College London. The team will now discuss...
Thanks. That is very helpful. I am aware that men reporting problems post-treatment would be over-represented in a forum - nature of the beast. I was rather referring to people I know. All of which...
Genetic test? Probably, another reason to continue on AS. Only one cancer case (grandmother) in the wider family....
Thanks. (a) another interpretation of the slides is not an option due to finances and being treated under the NHS in the UK (b) apparently 25% on the left of the prostate (21 samples) were positive...
I understand your reasoning. I am just getting increasingly critical of the treatment necessity, with all the side-effects and the large number of patients with cancer returning at a later date. Do...
Thanks. The 2nd biopsy was delayed as I had regular MRI scans that, until NOV 2017, showed no change....
Hi Guys Just had the nurse on the phone with the results from my 2nd biopsy (template biopsy with 40ish cores). Cancer has been upgraded to 3+4, 25% of left side only. PSA has progressed to 12ish...
I have just returned from hospital and having some rectal bleeding following a template biopsy carried out early this afternoon. I understand that this is common from biopsies carried out through the...
Thanks for reminding me. Did I mention memory problems? :)...
Hi All I would appreciate your feedback on a possible case of unconfirmed lyme contracted 40 years ago. In 1977 I developed a rash after a tick bite (of which I have had at least 30 over the years)...
Thanks Girlie I am sorry but I have become very sceptical about herbal treatments. My wife is an avid follower of herbal remedies, dietary protocols and alternative healing. I have tried numerous...
I would very much appreciate your help in self-treating suspected Lyme disease. I am unable to get further help through the UK NHS after testing negative on a Lyme antibody test. Background: I am a...
Thanks guys. I am aware of the dangers with regard to urinary retention and it is not quite as bad. The fever has also gone down. Going to ER/E&A on a Saturday evening in the UK should not be taken...
Guys, may I kindly ask for your advice again. My web searches have not provided with the amount of information I would have liked. I started suffering from acute prostatitis 30 days after my biopsy....
Many thanks gregkdc. I forgot to mention that I am taking: 3x 500mg/day I am now wondering whether I should see my physician asap to get hospitalised to receive the stuff via IV in order to ensure...
Thanks Sherrine I appreciate your advice. I am fully aware of not expecting a diagnosis. I was just very surprised, and extremely happy, to feel so much better after only three days of treatment....
I would appreciate your advice. I came to appreciate the prostate cancer section of this forum a few weeks ago as I was diagnosed with prostate cancer - a real bummer. I have also posted this thread...
I would appreciate your advice. I came to appreciate the prostate cancer section of this forum a few weeks ago as I was diagnosed with prostate cancer - a real bummer. Anyway, two months after the...
Well, I guess the good news is that rapid increase of PSA was probably caused by the prostate infection. The bad news is that I am peeing a beautiful red and feeling as if somebody has pushed a melon...
OK, I stand corrected. I have noticed a UTI and have a fever developing. I would never have thought that the infection could show up two months after a biopsy. Feel bloody awful and will take the...
I am unsure whether it was the same lab but believe so. They were taken at my GP. I believe we can rule out an infection. I have had many UTIs since being a child and know the feeling very well. The...
That may be possible, but unlikely. The biopsy only covered six samples and there was little effect (blood in semen for seven days). There was nearly two months between the biopsy and the latest...
I was wondering whether any of you have information on the acceptable level of increasing PSA over time. I was diagnosed with low-level 3+3 in early SEP this year. I had two measurements prior to the...
BTW, just ask for the complete test results. Under the UK NHS regulations, I believe you are entitled to all information. I recently asked for a copy of the biopsy report and this was provided,...
I was wondering what intervals are recommended while being under Active Surveillance? I understand that the urologist recommended six-monthly intervals. However, given the variances of PSA tests, and...
Sorry, your comments are very welcome. Please excuse my post for being ambiguous. It was my intention to portray the view of my urologist. I do not share his view. Thanks...
So, I had a long discussion with the urologist yesterday and his first recommendation is AS, ie wait and watch. if I wanted treatment, he would recommend open surgery and removal, ie RALP. Under no...
Have not discussed as yet. Just looking at options to discuss at next consultation. The application will have to be countersigned by the consultant....
I am tempted to apply for the trial of MR guided focused ultrasound which is currently running in the UK. The conditions are: *You have prostate cancer that is contained within the prostate gland...
Haemorrhoids can be a pain in the proverbial - literally speaking. I have had major surgery done about 15 year's ago (no really, full anaesthetic and three days hospital). Anyway some still need...
Thanks for the references. There seems to be a fair amount of scaremongering out there (outside of this forum), which makes this forum a more important source for us, as the opinions found here seem...
Yes, thanks. Good advice. I am rather disappointed about how this has been handled. The only competent person I have met so far has been the radiologist carrying out the biopsy. We spent some time...
Sorry Guys, your help is appreciated once more. I seem unable to wait for my next consultation in four days time. In particular, since speaking with my GP. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia many...
Reading your story was a great help. It put the whole healing process into a frame that is more realistic, in contrast to the many technical abstracts that I have been looking at....
Many thanks for the recommendation. I just read a bit about this and was quite impressed. I shall see whether I can be part of a trial at UCL....
Many thanks for your insight. Yes, the options on the national health systems are somewhat restricted. It always amazes me how some Brits praise this highly bloated and inefficient institution. The...
Many thanks InTheShop Your histology and age is very similar to mine. But you have opted to go with treatment. May I ask whether this was your personal choice or a recommendation of the...
Many thanks for the kind words. I guess it could be a lot worse. It is rather astonishing how imprecise the science aspect of prostate cancer is. So perhaps I should go into full-fledged denial (only...
Hi Guys I appreciate all the information provided and that I have made much use of during the past few weeks. I was diagnosed yesterday with a low Gleason score of 3+3 in only one of six samples. I...