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[sidjameson]

In the UK at the moment. Mid 50's. Had a couple of PSA tests. 3.9 and 3.6 Then an MRI which showed a 12mm lesion. Went for the biopsy, getting results on Tuesday 15th. The Dr already said that given my age and health (generally pretty good) he would recommend a prostatectomy!!!!

 

Haven't had results yet, but preparing for the worst. Would appreciate others experiences. Willing to have treatment here on NHS or pay back in Thailand.

 

Just want the best decision based on survival and quality of life. This is part of my research. Thanks.

[Sheryl]

At your comparatively young age, and assuming a localized cancer,  main choice would be between prostatectomy and radiation.  And within thise categories there are additional choicese.g. conventional vs robotic surgery, widebeam radiation vs. Implants (brachytherapy).

 

Precise biopsy findings would help guide this. And indeed since you don't yet have biopsy result, possible you do not even have cancer. 

 

If results come back malignant suggest you get more than one opionion in UK. Note that possible to get consultation  privately, you don't have to limit yourself to NHS for that. (Indeed, even private treatment in UK is similar to costs of private care in Thailand.) 

 

Where in UK are you? 

 

 

[sidjameson]

Thank you Sheryl.

I'm in Exeter, south west England.

 

[Sheryl]

3 hours ago, sidjameson said:

Thank you Sheryl.

I'm in Exeter, south west England.

 

https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/consultants/mr-miles-a-goldstraw

 

once you have biopsy results, and if they show malignancy

[sidjameson]

3 hours ago, Sheryl said:

https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/consultants/mr-miles-a-goldstraw

 

once you have biopsy results, and if they show malignancy

Thank you

[simon43]

Don't assume that it's cancer.  I traveled back to the UK 18 months ago after 2 lumps appeared on a Bumrungrad MRI.  My PSA was around 14.  But my NHS doctor said cancer unlikely, based on his own experience and stats.  After 24 biopsy samples, no cancer found, but benign calcium stones found in my prostate!  So wait for your biopsy results and good luck! (I was 64 years old at the time).

[sidjameson]

1 hour ago, simon43 said:

Don't assume that it's cancer.  I traveled back to the UK 18 months ago after 2 lumps appeared on a Bumrungrad MRI.  My PSA was around 14.  But my NHS doctor said cancer unlikely, based on his own experience and stats.  After 24 biopsy samples, no cancer found, but benign calcium stones found in my prostate!  So wait for your biopsy results and good luck! (I was 64 years old at the time).

Thanks Simon. Hard not to go to worst case scenario, at least for me 😂

 

[LivinLOS]

On 10/13/2024 at 8:57 AM, sidjameson said:

Thank you Sheryl.

I'm in Exeter, south west England.

 

Father has had superb treatment at nuffield for prostate and under a (very fair priced) copay for bupa.