Ep1:Prostate Cancer. Signs,PSA,Biopsy experience :( Scans,Hormone Therapy. 

Publish as often as you can. You are putting out valuable information Joe. Good luck with your journey. I will be watching.

Good down to earth tell it as it is advice Joe. Top man. My gleeson was 8. Due for prostate removal in March. Its not spread beyond the glsnd. Men being open and informative like this helps to reassure others.

Hi Joe. 58-yrs old. April/May this year I started getting the usual symptoms, weak flow and getting up 2-3 times a night. At hospital for something else mid October and my missus mentioned symptoms to the consultant surgeon who referred me to a urologist. A week later I had a consultation and DRE and he said my prostate was enlarged but didn't feel too bad but gave me a PSA test anyway. Another week later on the follow-up with the urologist and the PSA result was 2000. The following week I had a biopsy and a few days later a bone scan and another PSA test. Immediately started on initial two shots of Firmagon (degarelix). Result was Stage 4 Gleason 9, PSA now 3500 and cancer spread to my upper skeleton, arms, ribs, breast bone, shoulder blades; bloody everywhere. Started on Zytiga (Abiraterone) and Prednisolone. End of November I had another PSA and PSMA PET-CT scan which confirmed the bone scan and also in one lymph node. First week of December I had my third shot of Firmagon. My PSA had dropped to 20. Agreed on the DRE, I struggled to sit down and after the biopsy I had to have a catheter fitted. Had that for around four weeks, was a fucking nightmare for a few days after it was removed, pissing neat blood, pain and blood clots. Cleared-up after a few days. The medical oncologist has told me I will be on hormone therapy for life. Side effects from hormone therapy didn't start until this month. Night sweats and a really weird feeling of nervousness in my chest, dizziness, headache, loss of sex drive.....My missus and I have decided the best course of action for me is to have my balls removed (bilateral orchiectomy). Sounds drastic I know but I can drop the Firmagon and related side effects apart from the impotence ha. Be interested to keep up with your journey mate, treatment, diet, exercise, what you have told your family. I haven't told my three lads yet or anyone else back in the UK (I live in Thailand), I don't suppose there's any good time to tell them but I thought I'd get Christmas and New Year out of the way first. ..........Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, spread the message to all men out there and thanks for your service. Good luck. Mark

16 year survivor, robotically removed, best of luck and prayers to all !🙏

I started out with a PSA of 438 and I felt the cancer when the doctor did the DRE. That was on a Wednesday had the SCAN & biopsy before the weekend was over had 11 of 12 cores positive Gleason 4 + 5 Mets to three nodes and the spine that is when I was 60 I am 63 now and i have had many problems but life is still good and I plan to make as many birthdays and Christmas as possible 😢😢

I'm really sorry mate for the news you've received and I know it's not easy to come to terms with. I truly hope whatever treatment you receive really works for you and that your family and friends are supporting you through this time in your life.

Every specialist type (eurologist, oncologist, radiologist) advises a different course of action.....most of which WILL NOT CURE...Look for modern treatments.

I'm just getting started on this journey, mate. Scared as most of us are. MRI shows two lesions on my prostate (one that is highly likely malignant) and this journey started with a annual PSA at the end of this summer. Latest PSA was only 5.5 which I though wasn't so bad at the time, but just to be sure I booked an appointment with a urologist and then... we'll you know the story. After the unsettling MRI result, getting a 22 needle biopsy done in mid-Feb and will then have more data to fully understand where I am right now and where I'm probably headed in terms of any necessary treatments. Going to demand a PSMA PET scan at some point to check for any spread throughout my body! That seems to be the new gold standard for such things. You have no idea how helpful it is to so many of us to hear stories like your. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Similar to you just about to get injection for anti t On the biopsy. Pre assessment the nurse said an anal prob (ultrasound) and some cellls will be taken. A bit of mild discomfort. She asked I was getting home as I should not drive. I said I would walk. I was told no you must get a lift. Hang on. You said you’re going to analise me mild discomfort but I won’t be allowed to walk home afterwards. I suggested she was lying. Lol. That biopsy was not pleasant it was a Bondage game gone bad and was more than mild discomfort.

If you can't get a doctors appointment, buy a blood test online; they are cheap.

Been there friend , self advocate with knowledge and respect,but push back until you are satisfied. Love you ! The only good thing about my chemotherapy and radiation were (and still are ) the patients I met . I learned what empathy is and that people are descent and kind .

When my PSA went up to around 7 I had my prostate removed. Laparoscopic robotic procedure was employed by the surgeon. Lengthy procedure - recovery quite fast, although I had some difficulty urinating after the catheter and urinary bag was removed a week later. That passed and I was left with a limited sex life. Of course I was 78 years old at the time and my sexual performance was not at full strength anyway. However, I am very happy to be alive and healthy with no urinary incontinence (a concern for many).

I'm really sorry Joe. Big hug. Thank you for being so kind to share your story.

Hi Joe , My suprise for my 60th was a psa count of 10 , went for biopsy and came back with a gleason score of 9 , had Brachy implants done , 35 days of external beam radiation and 24 months of Lupron , the count dropped to 0.02 and stayed there for 3.5 years , its started to climb and over the last year its at 0.06 so now its the wait and see game , if it stays under 1 then its fine , thanks for sharing your story

I didn't have any of those problems with my biopsy. That sounds terrible. When we were done the Dr. asked if I was OK. I told him I'd had DREs that were worse. I did have some discomfort on the way home but, it passed in a couple of hours. My samples were taken rectally and was numbed up well. I had 12 samples with two having very small samples of more aggressive cancer for a 4+3. I had two PSA tests at 19+. I had mine removed and the surgeon was surprised at the amount of cancer. My after PSA was 0.09. Not bad but, not as good as could be so I'll have another test and radiation if anything shows up. I'm progressing pretty well and I'm glad I went the way I did. There are different ways to take care of it so keep on top of it and good luck.

I am a couple of months into my journey with prostate cancer. Gleason 8, wide spread bone metastatic cancer. I’ve had an injured lumbar spine since my teens, and had episodes of periodic bouts of back pain. So when my back started playing up it was nothing really surprising, except that the pain kept increasing to a level not met since the original injury 50 odd years ago. Eventually got a appointment with the gp who arranged a mri, and that’s when things kicked off. After the initial scan, I left the room only to be called back and put through the machine again. Following that I was wheeled to a ward by the radiologist who said I’d be sorted out by on the ward. Eventually a nurse came round saying the oncologist would be with me shortly. I remember thinking to myself did she say oncologists? No, can’t be. But it was. So I was told I had widespread bone cancer but no sign of a primary source. There followed a pet scan and X-rays of my hips and femurs. Blood was taken and I was sent home after being told I’d be called back in for a bone biopsy to identify the source. So I spent that evening wondering what cancer I had. I received a call the next morning informing they found a psa of 2600, indicating that the primary was a prostate cancer. I was asked to attend urology for prostate biopsy. My experience of the procedure was pretty good, for what was done to me. The procedure was explained, and I was asked to put on a gown and jock-strap. I was then introduced to the birthing chair, and after a quick positioning the area around my butt-hole was cleaned up. With little warning the docs finger was I up my bum. Not the best experience, but also little in the way of discomfort. Local Anaesthetic was injected mid-way between my butt-hole and scrotum. This area was where the tool entered that took the biopsy. The injection stung a little, and I can’t say I felt any pain at all from the tool. A ultrasound probe was inserted up my poor backside, but again no pain, just a little discomfort. All over in 10 minutes, given tea and biscuits, first load up of hormone injection, all the while waiting impatiently to pee. Eventually my bladder cooperated and my pee was as clear as a bell and was sent home. If my experience is anything to go by, this procedure is a doddle, just get her done. I was told I may pass a little blood when peeing and that’s what happened, just the once. So to my plan, injections and pill to reduce testosterone. Infusion to increase bone density, a pill to flush out excess calcium from deceased bone, radiotherapy and chemo. What an adventure. Should be a blast! About 6 to 8 years ago I got symptoms of an enlarged prostate; broken stream, dribbling, etc. my gp checked my pee and did a finger exam of the prostate. He did offer a psa test but advised it often produced a false positive, and would lead to a needless and painful biopsy - so I didn’t. Probably a decision that has drastically reduced my life. Moral of the story. If you are aged 60 and over, wether or not you are showing symptoms, insist on regular prostate checks and blood check psa. It could save your life. Good luck everyone fighting this decease

Some encouraging news for you mate, my psa was 437, metastasis on my pelvic bone, incurable but manageable, been on Prostrap hormone therapy for coming on 5 years now, psa went immediately to 0.1 and has stayed there ever since. Your body will get used to the many side effects given a few months, which to be honest were not really all that bad to begin with. Keep as fit as you possibly can. Good luck.

Thanks for sharing your story, I'm in a similar boat with a Gleason 3+4+7. Just a few comments... A DRE should be totally painless, I have had several over the past few decades and other then being embarrassing they were not really difficult to deal with. I guess the trick is to relax. My biopsy was also totally painless, the anticipation was worse than the actual event. After the biopsy they told me that I may have a "bit of blood" in my urine or my ejaculate for a few times. My definition of "a bit" was maybe pinkish? The first ejaculation after the biopsy (had to wait at least 7 days) was like squirting ketchup, and it took me by surprise. I Googled it and found out it is normal, but they sure did not warn me about that when I had the procedure done! It took about 5 ejaculations until it cleared up. I am in the Active Surveillance program, and my PSA has been consistent for 2 years at 6.8, I have it checked every 3 months and an MRI once a year.

Great video Joe - love the inclusion of some humour. I’m 66 and also am recently diagnosed with prostate cancer which has spread outside of the prostate but have had a roundabout diagnosis. Starting over 2 months ago I was not feeling very well. I had mainly gastric issues and some pain in my right side which was not usual for me. I visited my GP who did standard tests and bloods and waited for the results. 3 days later I had to visit A&E because my right side pain had become excruciating, I could not sleep plus I was having difficulty breathing. I passed out in the waiting area and was admitted for 2 days. I was given blood thinning and intro venous antibiotics medication and had many tests including a CT scan, ultrasound scan, X-ray, ECG and bloods. All these tests frighteningly revealed 5 lesions on my ribs, 1 lesion in the liver and a PSA of 29. I was discharged and referred to Urology for an appointment. 3 weeks later I had my Urology appointment with my Consultant Dr. A. Zang. She gave me an internal examination revealing a hard enlarged prostate and stated that I had metastatic prostate cancer. My PSA was now 35 so during the appointment I was given 2 injections of Firmagon 1 dose to be repeated monthly and booked for a confirmation prostate biopsy in 2 weeks (which I had yesterday) and a full bone scan to follow 2 days later (tomorrow). The actual biopsy (8 cores) was painless but inserting the ultrasound probe was awful which I told the 4 nurses after the procedure with one of them replying “it’s because you have a young man’s anus” to which I replied “does that mean I’m a heterosexual?) which produced a chuckle from one of the girls. Pre-biopsy my Consultant thinks that my PC staging is T3 with N1 M1 into the liver and bone from all the scans I’ve already had. It’s 2 weeks since my Firmagon treatment started and my right side rib pain has totally gone. Side effects are lumpy injection site, fatigue, muscle ache and sweats. I assume my PSA will be tested again before or at my next injection? I have also been placed on the list for the Artemis/Pro trial (Observational Study of Clinical Outcomes for Patients With Metastatic Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC) Treated With ADT plus Apalutamide or Enzalutamide Under Routine Clinical Practice (ArtemisPRO)) Although it is very early days with my treatment I am so grateful to our National Health Service which promptly tested me revealing the cancer. Apparently over the years the treatment of prostate cancer has evolved greatly with many existing and new treatments which can help. It seems that the first step is testosterone suppression hormone therapy such as Firmagon but after doing some research combined treatments - maybe 2 or even 3 treatments including Firmagon in unison - may produce better results? My main problem is the worry, fear and anxiety of it all. Also with the reorganization of my GP practice back in 2018 and then covid my yearly "well man" appointments stopped which might have flagged my PC at an earlier stage?

I wish the best to you in your new journey. I choose a different path, stressing quality of life verses all these types of treatments. Many men such as us with this cancer opt for treatments and I applaud their decisions., as yours to move forward. My younger brother opted for treatments (different cancer/melanoma) and unfortunately they all failed and was painful to see him struggling to get by, let along those family members who were with him during this time. Each to his own…I’m blessed to have no issues, sleep all night, pee well, and at almost 72 still get a woody. I’m sure the day will come, but I’m blessed for all I have done that was planned for me and have enjoyed. May your journey meet all your expectations and do well. 🙏

I am 75 now but I was diagnosed in February of 2023 as were you. Unfortunately mine has metastasized throughout my body with bone lesions on my spine and other places in my skeleton. I have had chemo and radiation therapy and am now reasonably comfortable pain wise. My PSA now is 0.47 and climbing again so my oncologist is working out what he is going to do. I'm in Australia and fighting the good fight. It is not getting me down and I am lucky to have a wonderful young wife who is looking after me very well. Keep up the good work.

Hi Joe, Good video, well down to earth mate. Yes, I am with you on this journey. Just 3 weeks since I was diagnosed. Seems to be earlyish with a Gleeson 3+4=7. Now looking at treatments available. At 62 YO, not a great time of age to become incontinent and to have erectile dysfunction, so I may be swayed to go down the RT route rather than surgery. Will keep looking back; these videos are really useful. Does anyone reading this know of a very useful Q&A site for sufferers? Thanks Ross

thank you for your brave sense of humor,and admission

I've had the full bloods and general health check every year since I turned 40, to keep ahead of the curve. I have never had the slightest sign of prostate problems - urine flow like a young man's and no waking up at night. This year my PSA Gleeson score was 10. I did the MIR, biopsy and PET scan and have grade 5 prostate cancer. It doesn't seem to have spread but... As I came to the urologist's office for the first time, I handed them the referral from my GP. The lady said, "We don't need it as we have already received an electronic copy." I was on the point of tossing it in the bin when I thought I'd read it to see what he said. He said my Gleeson score was 6.1 the year before. I was outraged. That previous year was his first year as my GP. He had the blood result and never told me it was in the red zone (in Australia all GS above 5 should be investigated - in the US I think it's 4). He had also given me a digital examination and said, "Your prostate is like an apricot." I asked, "Is that a good or bad thing?" He said, "It is a very good thing. Prostates can be like an apricot, an apple or a grapefruit. Yours is still small and soft like a young man's." I was flattered but not overly surprised because I have always been ultra fit, never drunk alcohol, never smoked, never had a weight problem - the 4 key factors. And I have maintained prostate health in other ways - high intake of tomatoes and lentils, vegetarian frequent ejaculations etc. I decided to take legal action. My lawyer said we would need expert medical-legal opinion. The expert said, I don't just have cause of action against this doctor but against my previous doctor, because with a level 3.1 at age 63 and with my level of health it was indicated in 2020, 3.8 in 2021 was a significant jump and cause for alarm. So the bottom line is that, through medical negligence, I have been living with prostate cancer for at least 4 years. The cancer has evolved into the deadliest type and spread throughout my prostate. It would be pure luck if it hadn't yet spread elsewhere - one cell will do, but the PET scan can only pick up concentrations of 2mm or more. Because of my personal situation, I found this diagnosis devastating. I spent 3 months in deep depression, crying and losing my ability to concentrate. I'm better than that now but still would be happy simply to die. Incidentally nobody told me that after the biopsy I would have fully blood orgasms for the next 6 weeks - nothing else. And it was old blood, dark but very fluid. The first time I was horrified. Fortunately it was a solo effort. Some advice for fellow victims: do not have your prostate removed. I know nobody who has had this who ever again was able to have penetrative sex. Radiation is safest and should be given as a dual therapy - brachytherapy inside the prostate as a "boost" and external beam radiation to clean up surrounding areas which typically get infected - the seminal vessels and lymph nodes. The reason for this is because, when radiation fails, it is normally inside the prostate. The Androgen Depravation Therapy (ADT, aka chemical castration) which they give alongside radiation but not surgery (another problem with surgery because the risks are greater) is nasty stuff with catastrophic permanent side effects if you take it for 2 or so years. But as short-term measure it is the best of the old-style medications. There are a number of alternatives although these are not typically given in the initial treatment, except for people like our friend Delta 40 here, who have strongly metastasised cancer. The best of them is Dialuramide. It stops the cancer cell from taking the testosterone into its nucleus and turns on cell aging in the cancer cell, so it will die. If you use it in conjunction with Abiraterone, you not only turn off testosterone produced in the adrenal glands but also suppression of the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, which is, I think, 6 times more potent in fueling prostate cancer cells. There is a new wonder treatment based on the PET scan technology where they attach a potent nuclear charge to the PET molecule instead of a mild one just for scanning purposes. The PET molecule binds to the prostate cancer cell's PSMA receptor, which thinks it is testosterone. The proximity of the nuclear charge kills the cell and nearby cells in the same way as other radiation but it only settles on prostate and prostate cancer (and unfortunately saliva) cells. With a half-life of 3 hours and a narrow focus of radiation, Lutetium-177 can't do the harm that typical radiation does. This seems the perfect first attack vector for Delta 40. In some countries they are trialing another radioactive molecule, Actium (I forget the isotope's number). It is much more potent than Lutetium-177 but has a tiny radius of action. Unfortunately it has a half-life of 3 or so weeks. They are also trialing administering chemotherapy via the PET molecule - it would only impact the target area and not have the terrible impact chemo normally has. And there are other things - in the last year or so they have worked out that a combination of PARP inhibitor drugs and immunotherapy drugs massively improves the effectiveness of immunotherapy... the world of prostate cancer treatments is nothing like what it was 5 years ago and will be completely different once the new technologies have settled down, doses perfected. There are 3 things you can do to fight prostate cancer naturally: boost your immune system, reduce your body's tendency to inflammation and starve the cancer. Diet is a great way of achieving all three. Eat lots of cruciferous vegetables (things like broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts) plus a good spectrum of vegetable colours (!), no red meat or eggs or milk (avoid any animal products if possible), avoid sugars and wheat and white rice and corn (especially corn syrup which is an additive to most processed foods) and potatoes (but sweet potatoes are good), avoid alcohol and of course smoking. Take tumeric in its natural form (not boosted as a pharmaceutical product) with black pepper. Other additives Omega 3 (but never with Omega 6 - avoid all Omega 6 fish), avoid zinc - prostate cancer loves it. Take probiotics and anything you can to boost your gut bacteria.

My journey started 2012 - no symptoms opportunistic PSA test 6.2, Prostatectomy ,3+4 G7 , as of today mets to lymph nodes from pelvic to neck with spots to rib cage half way through Chemo PSA went from 38 to 1.19 five sessions. Hormone therapy failed after 30 months from being undetectable to 38 on PSA testing. I’m 66 in March I expect another five years of survival,and will enjoy every minute of it .Best wishes to you sir keep on going never give up.

For those of you that have prostate cancer, can you tell me your age? How many times per week you masturbated when you were in your 20’s/30’s/40’s/50’s? Do you think frequent masturbation causes prostate cancer?

Thanks for that mate; first clear explanation of the process I've seen. Had a blood test just before Christmas and told by phone that my PSA was at 25, so just waiting for the letter re my scan. Been having the classic trouble urinating at night and also back pain and night sweats but not so bad lately. So preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. Thanks again though and all the best to you.

You should watch also Prostate cancer research institute. Very helpful.

I had mine removed 5 years ago by robotic surgery. It was found by doing a PSA test.

I've had the full bloods and general health check every year since I turned 40, to keep ahead of the curve. I have never had the slightest sign of prostate problems - urine flow like a young man's and no waking up at night. This year my PSA Gleeson score was 10. I did the MIR, biopsy and PET scan and have grade 5 prostate cancer. It doesn't seem to have spread but... As I came to the urologist's office for the first time, I handed them the referral from my GP. The lady said, "We don't need it as we have already received an electronic copy." I was on the point of tossing it in the bin when I thought I'd read it to see what he said. He said my Gleeson score was 6.1 the year before. I was outraged. That previous year was his first year as my GP. He had the blood result and never told me it was in the red zone (in Australia all GS above 5 should be investigated - in the US I think it's 4). He had also given me a digital examination and said, "Your prostate is like an apricot." I asked, "Is that a good or bad thing?" He said, "It is a very good thing. Prostates can be like an apricot, an apple or a grapefruit. Yours is still small and soft like a young man's." I was flattered but not overly surprised because I have always been ultra fit, never drunk alcohol, never smoked, never had a weight problem - the 4 key factors. And I have maintained prostate health in other ways - high intake of tomatoes and lentils, vegetarian frequent ejaculations etc. I decided to take legal action. My lawyer said we would need expert medical-legal opinion. The expert said, I don't just have cause of action against this doctor but against my previous doctor, because with a level 3.1 at age 63 and with my level of health it was indicated in 2020, 3.8 in 2021 was a significant jump and cause for alarm. So the bottom line is that, through medical negligence, I have been living with prostate cancer for at least 4 years. The cancer has evolved into the deadliest type and spread throughout my prostate. It would be pure luck if it hadn't yet spread elsewhere - one cell will do, but the PET scan can only pick up concentrations of 2mm or more. Because of my personal situation, I found this diagnosis devastating. I spent 3 months in deep depression, crying and losing my ability to concentrate. I'm better than that now but still would be happy simply to die. Incidentally nobody told me that after the biopsy I would have fully blood orgasms for the next 6 weeks - nothing else. And it was old blood, dark but very fluid. The first time I was horrified. Fortunately it was a solo effort. Some advice for fellow victims: do not have your prostate removed. I know nobody who has had this who ever again was able to have penetrative sex. Radiation is safest and should be given as a dual therapy - brachytherapy inside the prostate as a "boost" and external beam radiation to clean up surrounding areas which typically get infected - the seminal vessels and lymph nodes. The reason for this is because, when radiation fails, it is normally inside the prostate. The Androgen Depravation Therapy (ADT, aka chemical castration) which they give alongside radiation but not surgery (another problem with surgery because the risks are greater) is nasty stuff with catastrophic permanent side effects if you take it for 2 or so years. But as short-term measure it is the best of the old-style medications. There are a number of alternatives although these are not typically given in the initial treatment, except for people like our friend Delta 40 here, who have strongly metastasised cancer. The best of them is Dialuramide. It stops the cancer cell from taking the testosterone into its nucleus and turns on cell aging in the cancer cell, so it will die. If you use it in conjunction with Abiraterone, you not only turn off testosterone produced in the adrenal glands but also suppression of the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, which is, I think, 6 times more potent in fueling prostate cancer cells. There is a new wonder treatment based on the PET scan technology where they attach a potent nuclear charge to the PET molecule instead of a mild one just for scanning purposes. The PET molecule binds to the prostate cancer cell's PSMA receptor, which thinks it is testosterone. The proximity of the nuclear charge kills the cell and nearby cells in the same way as other radiation but it only settles on prostate and prostate cancer (and unfortunately saliva) cells. With a half-life of 3 hours and a narrow focus of radiation, Lutetium-177 can't do the harm that typical radiation does. This seems the perfect first attack vector for Delta 40. In some countries they are trialing another radioactive molecule, Actium (I forget the isotope's number). It is much more potent than Lutetium-177 but has a tiny radius of action. Unfortunately it has a half-life of 3 or so weeks. They are also trialing administering chemotherapy via the PET molecule - it would only impact the target area and not have the terrible impact chemo normally has. And there are other things - in the last year or so they have worked out that a combination of PARP inhibitor drugs and immunotherapy drugs massively improves the effectiveness of immunotherapy... the world of prostate cancer treatments is nothing like what it was 5 years ago and will be completely different once the new technologies have settled down, doses perfected. There are 3 things you can do to fight prostate cancer naturally: boost your immune system, reduce your body's tendency to inflammation and starve the cancer. Diet is a great way of achieving all three. Eat lots of cruciferous vegetables (things like broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts) plus a good spectrum of vegetable colours (!), no red meat or eggs or milk (avoid any animal products if possible), avoid sugars and wheat and white rice and corn (especially corn syrup which is an additive to most processed foods) and potatoes (but sweet potatoes are good), avoid alcohol and of course smoking. Take tumeric in its natural form (not boosted as a pharmaceutical product) with black pepper. Other additives Omega 3 (but never with Omega 6 - avoid all Omega 6 fish), avoid zinc - prostate cancer loves it. Take probiotics and anything you can to boost your gut bacteria.

Thank you for posting Joe. I found out in October 2023 that I had. PSA of 68.4. After the pet scan I was informed it had spread to my bones. In November I received the months supply of tablets and the injection to last 3 months. My next injection is early February 2024. As far as side effects are concerned I have had very few. I have pain in my right hip and lower back but that is about it. Please keep us up to date as I am sure you are aware, the uncertainty of the future is what concerns most of us. Keep fighting we need to support each other. Ben

Sorry dude. So far I have beat throat cancer, 5 years out, 36 radiation, and 20 chemo treatments. Had my PSA done a year ago 3.5 PSA decided to do an MRI. 2 Rad 4 lesions and my prostate 100cc's ugh! Biopsy, 14 samples, benign. Ok great! 2 months ago PSA 5.25! Damn! Ok new Doctor, MRI at a different place using their brand new high tech MRI. Results NO lesions at all. What?? Yes, no lesions detected and no signs of prostate cancer. I asked my former doctor why? Well, our equipment is old, and the magnets are not that powerful. Are you kidding me?!? Bottom line PSA in 6 months and praying it's just BPH. Good luck.

As a stage 4 prostate cancer survivor myself, be careful with that ADT. Be sure to understand that the many, many side effects will likely occur. Some are life changing. Some are life shortening. I got off ADT after just one year, despite the doc wanting three years, and am glad I did. So, just be careful. Are you having surgery or radiation? I had radiation and am glad i did that. Each have side effects, so pick your poison. Wishing you all the best.

3 +4 here. You remind me of me even though I'm 71 and it still sick over it. I feel for you friend. Bob

Like you, I did not have my PSA test for several years. Prior to getting checked in 2022 mine had been in the low 2's and upper 1's. My first PSA in over 6 years came back 5.7 and nine months later it was 7.7. I had a prostate MRI that showed probable prostate cancer, what they called a Prads 4. I then had a biopsy of 21 cores and I had scores of 4-3, 4-4 and 3-4 in about 7 cores. I forget how many exactly. My urologist started me on Eligard to drop my PSA and I had a consultation with the radiotion oncologist. This was in June of 2022. I then had CT's of my chest and pelvic regions with and without contrast, and a bone scan to see if there was any spread beyond the prostate. There was not. In September of 2022 I began Proton radiation therapy that lasted from September 8th to November 2, 5 days a week for a total of 39 treatments. I had my last 6 month injection of the testosterone blocker in June of 2023 and my last PSA in June 2023 was 0.02. I will have another in March 2024 and since the hormone blocker has begun to wear off the PSA at that time may show a slight rise. Then it will be every six months a repeat PSA test. Let me say learn as much as you can and ask as many questions as you can. Don't be afraid to ask the doctors. In additon there is a lot of info here on youtube. A good source is: It is an excellent source of information. Also sign up at the Mayo clinic website and select Prostate Cancer for a blog with a lot of good information. This is the link. connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=prostate+cancer Best of luck and God Bless You.

Aw mate... Gutted for you. Stay strong, Buddy. Love to everyone. x

Another Joe, age 71, USA. My PSA started to creep up in 2006 and went up to 4.8 and then went down the next year to 2.8. I went on hormone treatments in 2001 for nearly 5 years and had to quit that. I was on a local study program for prostate cancer. In the time on hormones, the PSA was well below 1. The libido returned very quickly after getting off of the hormones, but my PSA slowly crept up in that year. When it reached 7.2, I had my first biopsy. That showed nothing but inflammation in that area. I got the test through the arse and I had to pay through the arse. I then went to the VA (Veteran's Administration) for care after that because I qualified. They did two more biopsies and that third biopsy one showed a #4 in one of the samples in 2021. That last biopsy also caused a UTI which required an overnight stay in the hospital. The prostate was removed 3 months later due to delays as there is a doctor shortage in the VA system. Only one of the lymph nodes removed showed malignancy. A following PET scan showed nothing, however, the doctor interpreted that scan did mention the normal amount of gallstones for my age and the gynecomastia caused by the hormonal treatment. Psa after the operation was .19, now down to.10. Still being monitored with no meds needed, but some weeping into the piss pads. Keep fighting fellows!

I've just been thro all this....PSA went from 2 to 12.6 in 7 months... CT scan, then MRI, then biopsy, took 9 samples from me....was passing blood for over a week blood in semen for 4 weeks....waited 2 and half weeks for telephone consultation...told it was inflammation...so I'm on meds now and have to have another PSA test in 3 months....any fellas watch this or reading these comments....GET TESTED..!

There is no specific normal or abnormal level of PSA in the blood. In general, however, the higher a man’s PSA level, the more likely it is that he has prostate cancer. -From the National Cancer Institute.

I appreciate your video since your path is similar to mine. PSA 10.5, 4+3 Gleason, PS Pet Scan shows 2 sub CM nodules on left lower iliac lymph nodes , some 'giz sack' involvement, and 63mm prostate. I got opinions from 2 urologists and both said radiation is best form me. I got a 6 month injection of Eligard HDT and a 90 day supply of bicalutamide to stop testosterone surge. I see a radiologist and oncologist tomorrow. I switched to the second urologist I saw after getting the biopsy, pet scan and shot under the initial urologist. I did this after discovering the first urologist no longer includes prostate cancer under his areas of expertise. One thing to be aware of is that there are treatments to prevent the colon from getting burned when the prostate is radiated. My urologist is going to inject a gel between the prostate and colon, which is becoming a standard practice. I learned that burns on the colon wall are permanent and painful for life, so why risk it? My new urologist said prostate cancer is now highly treatable and new treatments continue to come out. He likened it to the breakthroughs that stopped deaths from Aids and pointed to Magic Johnson surviving 20 years now. I too missed the warning signs. My PSA was 4 in 2019, 5 in 2021 and 10.5 three months ago. It was only the last small town doctor that called me about my PSA and demanded I see a urologist ASAP. I owe my life to him and my daughter. My daughter knew how stubborn I was about seeing doctors and called me every day for a month until I finally gave in. At 73, I thought I had an enlarged prostate, but no problem, I can deal with it later, Was a sobering experience, literally. I have cut all liquor, stopped vaping, eating better and will start an exorcise program at a local gym. I feel dumb, mad and blessed. Dumb for not fully understanding PSA, mad doctors did not alert me, and blessed that my daughter was looking out for me. Good luck bud.

My prayers are with you Joe. As someone who’s struggling with Prostate issues. 🙏🏽

My diagnosis similar to yours still okay 11 years later hang in

This is a fantastic video. Thank you so much for documenting your journey. This is extremely valuable information you are dispensing and an incredible gift to those of battling prostate cancer. God Bless you and thank you !

Stay positive and keep your sense of humour. I was diagnosed 2 and a half years ago. Stage 4 Gleason score 8. 30 radiation treatments and then hormone therapy every 3 months. Last one next month, then monitor every 3 months with a PSA test. Biggest ongoing issue has been fatigue. I live in Thailand, was diagnosed at the beginning of Covid and couldn’t travel back to Perth Australia for what I assumed would be better treatment. I was wrong as I have seen a top urologist here in Perth who confirmed treatment is top notch and currently successful. Heading “home” next week to prepare for the final shot. (I hope) will follow your journey. Take care.

I had to smile at your observations in regard to the digit exploration. I had the weak stream experience 2013/14 age 63 (peeing down catheter towards the end) with a Trans-Urethral- Resection Procedure (a rebore) through the prostate in 2014. My Gleason score then slowly rose until 2018, when it hit 7 and, after all the scans, biopsies and probes, I had brachytherapy (nuclear weaponry placed in prostate). Five years on and I have developed pain and super-sensitivity in my bladder (just had a cystoscopy to check nothing exciting going on) - the pain is apparently a side effect of the weapons and I have to live with it (not mentioned at the time and most local GPs were determined it had to be a UTI or imagination). Over the years one develops a certain nonchalance to things being stuck up the rear end. However, I still exist and PSA level remains low. Good luck and trust the science!

Joe thx for sharing. I was diagnosed in 2018 with stage IV prostate CA with Mets to pelvic lymph nodes & L rib. I received a prostatectomy & pelvic/thoracic radiation. Then I'm on Eligard injection every 6 month, Zytiga 1 gm daily, prednisone, calcium, vit D & K2 since. Good luck my friend. KZ

I am an x bootneck mate going through this very thing at the moment just waiting for my results , I served the early eighties mate 40 commando.

Thank you for sharing your journey so far. My husband has just decided on treatment (radiation) and he will also be doing the hormone therapy. He also plans to document his journey on youtube. I believe it will be cathartic for him and like you...he wants to encourage other men to have the proper checks and bloodwork regularly. Wishing you peace and light...cheers from Switzerland.

Change your lifestyle, to eating better foods, cut out dairy, red meats, cakes sugars, salts biscuits, its very hard but it can be done, and exercise daily, I have done this over the last 5 years, I have have never felt better, and I'm 78, you can fight this disease, talk to your gp and tell him what you propose doing before starting, and if he's anything like mine he will try a dissuade you to make the change, do it, for you and you families benefit, it make such a big difference, mentally as well.

On my 3rd remission, be in clinical trials next.

My story is similar to yours, same symptoms. Started October 2022, PSA was 99 originally but after hormone treatment is down to 1.8, my Gleason score was 4+3. The doctors decided on radiotherapy treatment, however this was delayed as when the MRI was done the found a polyp in my colon/rectum which was Cancerous so has about 10 inches of the large bowel removed in August 2023. I'm due to start radiotherapy now in March 2024. I'm 58 by the way. Thanks, for putting this video up, I enjoyed your whitty comments as well, we have to laugh sometimes. More men need to be aware of prostate cancer.

I was diagnosed in 2019. Started with PSA7.4. Had an MRI and then my first biopsy which yielded Gleason score 6. Protocol out here (NL) is then to monitor vigilantly. PSA initially dropped to 5.4 and then gradually rose with something like 0.6 point each 6 months. As a result I had over that time 3 more biopsies, all yielding Gleason score 6. Also had another MRI a year back which showed same results of 2019. Urologist is puzzled and warned me that a prostatectomy might still be necessary (Options here are robotic prostatectomy or radiation - I will not do the latter). PSA las September was 8.8. Next check end of this month. So I had 4 biopsies, two of each kind (via the colon and via the perineum). Both are bearable but I fully agree with you on the unpleasantness. I'm 100% sure (as if I needed that to know) that I'm not gay! The fact that I can live with the knowledge that I do have prostate cancer, albeit with Geason 6, is something that my urologist is keen to establish (ie quality of life etc). I have no physical complaints and I am able to simply dismiss the notion of it all. The gradual PSA increase is giving me some stress and I do sometimes think that having a prostatectomy solves the whole affair. Anyway - thanks for the video and to you and to all who already commented from the same boat: all the best and hang tough!

Hello Joe, Thank You for Your Very Personal and at times humorous story. Have to admit i Lol'd, but as you say, if you'r not laughing you'd probably be crying. I work in a Hospital environment and while in no way qualified, in 25 years this is what i have learnt. NEVER GIVE UP HOPE. This to my mind is Paramount. My Wife Lorna doggedly refused to give in to metastatic breast cancer and i'm positive that attitude gave her more time. What you may be told may not necessarily happen as EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT, EVERYONE HAS A DIFFERENT PLAN OF ACTION, EVERYONE REACTS DIFFERENTLY TO THAT PLAN. Also, if anything that you are expecting to happen, consultation, scans, anything relating to your condition, etc is not happening then SHOUT. If anyone including your own Doctor or even Consultant is not listening to what you are saying, ditch them and find someone who will, IT IS YOUR RIGHT. I wish You the Best of Luck Joe, - i'm afraid sometimes it's down to just that but above all FIght It and Never Give Up.

I’m sorry to hear the cancer diagnosis. Perhaps, if not already, could also consider metabolic therapy (blocking glucose, glutamine & include forms of fasting) as brought forward by Prof Thomas Seyfried. Plenty of YT videos featuring him. There’s also YT channel of Guy Tannenbaum (SurviveFromCancer) which might provide motivations in your fight 💪.

Great presentation! I wish you were my Doctor….I had the radiation and the other stuff. God Bless

Just had my 2nd biopsy 6 years after my 1st, embarrassing, humiliating and extremely painful, under local anaesthetic 1st one full sleep mode. Waiting for my results, still peeing blood 11 days in, trying not to think too deeply about what’s coming down the tracks…..

An interesting but different journey. I am 70 yo and now 4 months post-prostatectomy. My Gleason score was 4+4 but the PET-MRI and pathology showed no spread and what is called a +ve margin in relation to containment of cancer within the prostate. I have just had my first follow-up PSA test and it was undetectable. Of course I now live with the anxiety of every follow-up PSA test. The actual operation was not painful after 2-3 days, although managing the catheter and bag for a couple of weeks was a hassle - especially moving in bed at night and avoiding crimping or blocking the tube to the bag. Catheter removal was briefly uncomfortable but not painful. The main issue over the last 4 months has been urinary incontinence. At first there was almost no control but this has gradually improved, albeit with good and bad days and the occasional accident. There are lots of articles and vlogs on this subject but they do not go into the details of how to use pads, clamps etc in a detailed and integrated manner. Aside from Kegel exercises there are lots of little tricks I have gradually learned to minimise leakage. Anyway, I look forward to following your journey. Thanks for sharing it.

I was the same 4+3 my cancer didn’t spread just in prostate. Hormone therapy was hell for me. I’d rather die. I got an infection from biopsy. I was antibiotic for 18 months off and on it was hell. I had radiation therapy 19 times but had to stop because I went sepsis almost died. I’m off antibiotic and don’t know if infection is still hiding in prostate and I haven’t continued cancer therapy. My last PSA was 2.45.. the hormone therapy was hell.

In the U.S. for decades they have tried to increase the number of men who get regular PSA’s by making prostate cancer less “scary” by repeatedly stating “It’s a slow growing cancer, easily cured if caught early”! The fact is I went from a normal PSA of 3.0 at 52yo to 3.2 PSA at 53yo with a fully involved prostate with a Gleason of 7. Fortunately mine was contained and while I could get erections after surgery they wouldn’t last more than 5 mins so after 3 years I got a 3 part implant that works well provided I can get engorged (daily cialis helps) so I do recommend looking at implants. I do miss ejaculating tho and having to explain the pump in my sack to partners is annoying🙄 Fortunately I think doctors are starting to drop the “It’s not a big deal mantra” and are being more honest about just how dangerous and fast spreading prostate cancer really is.

Mine has gone from 2.34 to 3.5 to this year at 4.56 so the VA is scheduling a scope in a few weeks….hopefully it won’t be what you have. Good luck brother and thanks for the info !!

You cannot rely on PSA alone. My PSA was normal at the time of my biopsy after it was determined I had an enlarged prostate. You MUST have both a digital exam AND a biopsy to get an accurate assessment of your prostate. Fully 15% of men have a normal PSA at the time of their prostate cancer diagnosis.

I am so dreadfully sorry for this awful thing you are going through. My brother in law had hid prostate removed years ago and now at 80 has prostate cancer. His pain is evil, it is violent, it is relentless. I feel so sorry for him. His PSA is 87 and his entire back and spine is loaded with cancer.They will now put him on oral chemo, Zytiga. The sickness from these pills are so bad and there is no turning back. You will gain so much weight and you will grow breasts and so much more. I don't think you will have to take this stuff. I wish all the best, my friend, hang in there, I understand some of the best thing you can do is some weight training 3X per week, it looks like you must be used to that already

Thanks for your honest and courageous testimony. You are a fighter 💪🏻 (obviously 😉) i am sure you will beat this PC, in full tactical commando operation style: Search / Destroy / retreat to safety. I wish you fortitude and maximum resilience. 🙏🏻

Joe, you made me laugh. your sense of humour terrific. On a serious side, with todays new drugs and the start of the 3rd generation of drugs for prostate, like lititium 117, which is really a very progressive prostate cancer drug. binds to cancer cell, digs it way in and kill the cell with the radioactive lutitium. anyways, like my oncol said to me, you are not dying yet. i was 74 and i asked her if she can arrange with whatever deity she recognizes that i hang around until 85, she promised me i would be around. well, i started with Gleeson at a high of 7.3 at its worst when it came back in one corner of my prostate . i had irradiation. (brachy, i think) Diagnosed with 3+4 and 4+3) they zapped it out in 10 minutes and i went home, thinking I was going to be 100%, A bone scan showed a year later on a rib, i had 1 lesion, zapped out and that was 2 years ago next month. Since then, nothing shows. i am due for a bone scan in 8 days . I feel fine. the sweats get to me, but last a minute or so. will be 82 in a few months, so getting to 85 seems like a hopeful bet. like most guys, we follow the latest news. On RU-vid, there is this woman who interviews this doc who is prostate cancer specialist . he explains everything out there. that is my story. one day it will be conquered. i am positive about that.

Great insight and thanks for the boot neck humour. I had my MRI last Monday and I’ve a biopsy booked in 5 days. Had a routine company medical in July. PSA 9.5 is had no symptoms and had been cycling the day before. I’m aware of the false high reading so wasn’t bothered. Anyway, in mid Jan mentioned it at my health centre. Within 3 days I found out my PSA had increased and the GP called me in immediately for an examination. MRI followed within a week. Biopsy next. Keep your chin up mate 🕺🏼

Thank for your video Joe. Same storyline for myself. Age 79, asked my doctor for PSA check in 09/2022 as had been getting up at night for a pee - unusual for me. Doctor (female) said ‘. I don’t think that’s necessary as you usually get nothing conclusive - but come back to see me again if anything changes. Nothing changed, however a similar aged friend had been having kidney issues and thinking that may be my issue I booked a Man’s health check’ with the practice nurse in 09/2023. As this check involved blood tests I asked the nurse to do a PSA test at the same time - she agreed and also said PSA’s can give you nothing conclusive. My PSA came back at 310 and I’ve had virtually the same initial treatment. Gleason of 5+4 based upon 32 core samples from enlarged prostate, with metastases to whole bone skeleton, ribs etc. Started Chemotherapy last week ( felt crap) and now on Darolutamide ( a second generation treatment) to suppress and eliminate testosterone as best it can, plus the three monthly jab. PSA dropped to 4 after six weeks and prior to start of Chemo was down to .97.

Hey Joe, thanks so much for sharing. I've been monitoring mine for a number of years myself and had a PSA of 11 at one point but now it's dropped back down with no explanation. I had a biopsy done 5 years ago but they want to do another one now so getting ready to clinch my teeth and bear it. Please keep us posted and Godspeed

After two hip replacements, you get punished cancer😢 some doctors just love doing that

Did you have pain in your left shoulder with the spread I’ve just found out I have this problem too nothing but blood in my sperm been having peeing problems for about 1 to almost 2 years but my shoulder pain was bad like a internal itch but painful deep in joint so I was wondering before all my test start next week if your left shoulder was sore or not

Keep your sense of Humour it does help. I’m two years down the road after radiation and hormone therapy with zoladex injections, they tell you the obvious side effects of the hormone treatment but not all of them and especially the long term affects. Keep asking questions and make your own decisions after doing the research. Gleason 8. 3+5 Brenden 👍

God bless Joe, and stay strong. You appear to have a positive mental attitude which goes a long way, perhaps more than we know. I didn't get on with the bicalutimide, it flattens PSA numbers alright but it messes with your head. All the best.

im confused by the doctors around here. Not a week stream so much as it kinda hurts to piss, to get started. Up at night once or twice a night. had urologist give me an extremely quick exam, I mean quick. I dont know how he could feel anything? but said yep its enlarged for my age, which is normal. Nothing to worry about. Psa was normal too. so hows a guy know if he truly has a issue or cancer.

Hey Joe! Thanks for sharing this. It is so important that guys like us do this, so thank you. Similar to you I had mine spread to my nodes but also have it in my bones. A tad younger at 49 with a higher PSA 575. Like they say, "You don't want cancer...but this is the cancer to have and now is the best time to have it." #Anythingispossible

Sounds like you had a prison experience with the prostate examiner.

Good video mate will be praying for you.I would like to hear about the hormone therapy if you get a chance God Bless.

Thank you for sharing your story Joe. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February 2023 (Gleason 3 + 4), I’ve had hormone therapy, brachytherapy, and radiotherapy which finished at the end of October. Still waiting for my first PSA test and follow up appointment. I would be interested to hear your opinion on the effects of hormone therapy, as I don’t think that they are explained well enough before starting treatment. Four months since my last hormone injection and my libido is still zero. Looking forward to the next video.

Those biopsy’s are a bitch, I thought it was miserable.

Thank you for such an excellent video, Joe, it was very informative and well presented. I wish you all the very best for a swift recovery. Take care, mate. 👍

Vit D from the sun exposure works only for young people. I verifies it being 1-2 hours on an open sun during all summer almost every day. Got a gorgeous tan but vit D changed only from 95 to 102. At the same time taking 5000 unitd within 2 months (winter time, no sun) elevated it from 100 to 170.

I was diagnosed in 2020 PSA 15.8 MIR scan showed something, so had biopsy shown two areas out of 15 snipes. Glesson scale 3+3. No treatment PSA test every three months. Three months later PSA 12, 19,15, 16 Since 2021 they only do PSA every six months as second biopsy only found one of the two areas out of 15 snips. Lat two PSA were 15.8 last week 15. I try and drink tomatoe juice most days and teaspoon of bicarbonates of soda in glass of water. What they dont tell you is that cycling can give false reading and that is why cyclist get diagnosed with high PSA but high PSA doesnt mean you have cancer.

Hi , good info thanks, I am almost 72 , went to request psa test just over 4 years ago, had the finger test and doc said I don't need one , just prostrate enlarged , normal for my age, I was having low flow and weeing 3 times in the night. September 23 lots on TV again re prostrate and my wife insisted I demand a psa test , this came back at 6.8 , I was sent for mri , follow visit I was told 60%sure it was cancer and would need biopsy, which confirmed gleeson 3+3 cancer stage T3a . I had a week to decide on treatment ie radiation or prostatectomy, I had my prostrate removed 2nd Feb 24 , 4 week and 1 day ago. Just finished blood clotting injections and doing pretty well , no pain and negligible weeing accidents, just hoping for psa 0 in the next few weeks . Take care and good luck , ken Leeds.keep up the videos.

Thanks for your feedback Joe, that was most informative. I had my biopsy done on the 8/4/24 so just waiting on the results in a week's time. I have a good feeling about the result. My PSA is at 4.89 and my free PSA is at 10%. I know thats a bit low but not exactly a train smash. I was lucky not to urinate blood after the biopsy!

What year did you have this Biopsy done? 2023? I had a biopsy done in November 2023 and it was a Transpirenial Biopsy which means they don't go through the backside and thet took 22 samples. My diagnosis was Low Level prostate cancer (Level 1) or a 3+3=6 on the Gleason Score. I'm on 'Active Surveillance' which means blood tests Every 2 to 3 months to monitor my PSA level. At the time just prior to my Biopsy my PSA was 4.1 (5 months before biopsy) then my PSA went down from 4.1 to 3.6 to 2.6 and just after my Biopsy this year it was 1.6 but I've been on Doubluts Tablets for an enlarged prostate which can reduce PSA reading up to 50%.

Just had a PSA and it is 22.5 and waiting for the rest of my blood work to come back. Seeking treatment and further diagnoses. Very unexpected and mentally unnerving. Thank you for the video,

Enjoyed your videos as my PC is similar but I've had 37 sessions of radiotherapy. Your sense of humour is like mine and very relatable. Good luck.

Thank Joe! 63 years young, just got my PSA of 5.7 going in for the MRI if it’s bad news I want to do the targeted “Transperinem “vs the Trans rectal standard biopsy. Really appreciate you sharing your experience very informative and helpful! 🙏 my prayers are with you Brother!

The DRE makes it less painfull when inserting the probe, thus he did you a favour. The Dr also needs to know how the Prostate feels clinically, not just what the MRI says.

Hi Joe, going in for biopsy in a month after mri showed a suspicious growth and was told out of 0 to 5 for cancer mine was 4 , im 58 and was keeping up with PSA checks but some things we cant control i guess, thanks for your post it is good to see you talk about your journey and help with awareness of this , stay strong and keep posting ! i'm confident we live in age where we have the best help available and stand the best chance of living a long cancer free life . Thanks mark .

Joe-thanks for the video. I am in a similar situation had 6 months of ADT -prostap and Erleada -psa dropping, 2/3rds way through radio which is fine. All in all I feel good, keeping active and not letting things get on top of me. My biopsy was very similar to yours awful , I was shaking uncontrollably afterwards . Love the humour- more videos please

I have prostate cancer... It is a Scary ... For me MY BACK HURT.... getting ready to start Radiation

Very nicely done video, sir. Jut a quick point, though....@11:00 you are looking at an axial slice through the chest, not at the prostate, so that area of uptake is in the region of supraclavicular lymph nodes.

Must get my psa checked next time at Dr.s

I might take the break therapy also but I refuse any hormone treatments. I am seventy years old and my testostering level isn't that high I believe. Why don't they test your testosterone level before they start pumping you with hormone Treatments.???!!!??!!

I know...went through it all...im in more trouble now...than before.... All about money...dont trust these...B...

Love the bootneck humour! My biopsy is in 3 weeks can’t say I’m looking forward to it.

Thank you for posting this Joe. I have been having annual PSA tests done since I was 50. My last one a year ago was 1.44 and I have just booked another. In spite of obvious signs of BPH for a number of years, for which I am now taking medication, my last visit to my doctor a year ago left me underwhelmed with a distinct atmosphere of `why are you here?' It is bad enough that many men leave it far too long before consulting a doctor; the marked change of GP access that now exists since the C19 pandemic is making it yet more difficult. I generally contact my doctor's surgery by email and they are pretty good at responding. A PSA blood test is a simple step and, while , of its own, it is most certainly NOT the last word in prostate health, it is a useful marker, which, if done at regular intervals, typically annual for me, it at least provides a trend to be followed upon which intervention can be considered if there is a marked change between tests. Without such a historic trend, there is no way of knowing how long a raised PSA level has existed. They say ignorance is bliss, but if you are a man over 50, ignorance of your personal PSA level could prove to be the nightmare we all fear at the cost of those simple blood tests we could not be bothered to take. I wish you well, Joe.

I wish you well.

Nice video, I wish you all the very best my friend, there but for the grace of god go I. Take care I will be thinking about you.

One other thing I want to point out about myself, I have had no symptoms whatsoever. Good flow, no pains anywhere, normal bowel movement, lots of energy, just my normal self.

Joe, I know that the experience is one of disbelief and difficult to comprehend. Read Tim Baker's book "Patting the shark. It will describe what depth of despair a man can sink and recover from incurable metastasis prostate cancer. He still alive 6 years later giving TV interviews and book tours.