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Prostate cancer: What advice would you give to others?
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ziggydancer
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Last activity on 07/11/2025 at 17:14
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Hi, my Prostrate Treatment has been an initial increase of PSA value to above the 5 as set by the NHS for a patient of my age. Then the treatment continued with a biopsy which was negative. Further 6 monthly PSA blood tests. Another biopsy approx 2 years later was negative. My PSA still goes up in small bits and I am being monitored with 6 monthly blood tests.
Presently I have a PSA of 13 and due to have a hospital appointment to decide what to do next.
stew53
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Last activity on 08/02/2026 at 16:07
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Be positive and stay focused,continue life as nearly as normal, if possible. Always question dont be afraid to ask the consultant. Change your lifestyle on what type of food you consume, eat healthy on the recommendations from the doctors.
mickyf
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Last activity on 05/02/2026 at 12:04
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as I am 78, I have no concerns about sex life problems, which is an enormous relief.
I have stage 4 and the cancer has spread, but having read up on the treatment I am receiving I am very positive that I will live until a cure is found( see link)
So my advice is to remain positive, look after your health and enjoy life. Best of luck
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MackMack
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Last activity on 10/02/2026 at 18:59
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Hi, I was diagnosed with stage 2 Intermediate favourable prostate cancer on the 4th of December 2024.
Through a private healthcare facility. They recommended a proctectomy, I was more afraid of the side effects than of the cancer, and could not understand why they would need to ''damage'' me to cure me of a disease that I was not showing any symptoms of.
To cut a long story short, after 10 months of hell , changing my medical team. Having a second MRI with contrast- the world class professor informed me, that it was only inflamation.
Please do your own research - most cancer does not need treatment. Active surveillance is a way to manage your cancer.
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Hello everyone,
How are you today? π
Going through prostate cancer, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond, can be a challenging and quite scary journey. But sharing experiences can truly help others who are facing the same road.
If you've been through it, what advice would you give?
Are there things you wish you had known earlier?
What words of encouragement would you offer to someone newly diagnosed?
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Your insights and support can make a real difference. Letβs help each other out! π
Looking forward to reading your thoughts,
Somya from the Carenity team πΌ