Prostate Diagnosis

[Dre75]

Hi, I am 49 and just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Started back in January with a PSA blood result of 9. Another PSA 3 weeks later showed it had risen to 9.6. Referred for an MRI which showed a 30mm lesion on the right side of my prostate (PI-RADS 5). Urologist booked me straight in for a biopsy. The biopsy results were Gleeson 9 (4+5) grade 5. Unfortunately during the biopsy another lesion was discovered on the left side which came back as Gleeson 7 (3+4) grade 2/3.  Booked in for a PET-PSMA next week to see if its contained to my prostate or has spread. Waiting for these results before discussing treatment options.

Its been a wild ride of emotions over the last few months to say the least........

[Felicity_CCNSW]

Hi @Dre75, 

I am very sorry to hear about your diagnosis and waiting for further results. 

It can be incredibly stressful waiting for results. Cancer Council has developed some information and resources that may be helpful on emotions and cancer that may be helpful. 

Please also feel free to call our information and support line on 13 11 20 and speak to one of our health professionals. 

Perhaps others in the forum could share what helped them navigate diagnosis and waiting for results?

Take care,

Felicity

Cancer Council Online Moderator