After a routine blood test with a GP my PSA came back at 4.1 ng/ml. The doctor suggested referral to Urologist for follow up. I was reluctant and I guess a little bit of "I can't have cancer as I don't even feel sick".
The urologist said I had a 30% chance of PC but if so he was almost sure he could cure it.
Went for biopsy October 06, came back 2 of the six samples showed cancer.
In for Prostatectomy four weeks later 14 November 2006.
All went well no incontinence, PSA undetectable at three and nine months. Erectile function still heading in right direction. Viagra helping a little now, nine months later.
Please email if I can help with your experience. Take care all.
Just a quick note to update at 12 months post prostatectomy.
All going well with follow up PSA zero. No issue with urinary function/continence. Erectile function improving with assurance from urologist it will continue.
Please do not hesitate to email me, especially those just beginning the journey of prostate CA.
Well just had my 2year anniversary post RPA.
My PSA result is negative, hope it remains that way. My surgeon does not want to see my anymore, will have yearly PSA test. Will remain vigilant for any sign of Ca.
ED still an issue although functional and improving.
Good luck to all.
Hi all, a quick update.
Three years have now passed since my RP and consider myself lucky with progress so far. PSA on my 50th was negative - "Happy Birthday"!
Remain very active. No issue with incontinence. ED requires medicated assist from time to time.
Life is good and moving on quickly.
Best wishes to all the PC brothers & families.
Grateful to report not much has changed since my last update.
I am enjoying an active, healthy lifestyle. My annual PSA remains negative, no continence problems.
Still require assistance with erectile function but continues to make small improvement even after four years.
I am amazed at the growing number of friends and colleagues with PC who I either hear of or who call me up for advice. Naturally I willingly help were I can and always point them to the YANA site for support.
Best wishes to all.
Hi All,
It has now been 5-1/2 years since my prostatectomy and I continue to enjoy good health.
My last PSA remains unaltered with "0" reading which I continue to be thankful about.
I still require Viagra to alleviate the symptoms of ED but otherwise all good.
I am amazed at the number of work colleagues being diagnosed with Pca but pleased they seek advice from people like myself in considering their options which is a personal choice.
Take care all and I wish you all good health.
Hi All,
It has been 6 years now and all going well.
Nothing has changed from my previous update, still getting the annual PSA & cholesterol check.
Keeping active & enjoying work & life with a very balanced view.
Many friends and colleagues diagnosed with PCa and offering my advice when asked which is most times.
Still reflect on how much I owe this site and Terry in those first dark days of the unknown but life does go on.
Take care all.
Graeme P
All going well with nothing changed since my last update. My annual blood test shows PSA Zero.
Continue to enjoy life and appreciate my health and those close to me.
Good luck to all, particularly those newly diagnosed.
Kind regards
Graeme
Hi All,
Sorry for the late update but fortunately I have nothing to report. All is good and the same story as my last post.
Life is good, best of luck to all.
Graeme
All going well with nothing changed since my last update. My annual blood test shows PSA Zero.
Continue to enjoy life and appreciate my health and those close to me.
Good luck to all, particularly those newly diagnosed.
Hi All,
I am going well, with no change since last update although on the timeline important milestone for me.
When I was diagnosed in 2006 at age 48, my very well credentialed specialist stated if I did nothing in relation to my prostate Ca, I would be dead in 10-12 years.
I have now reached that 12 year mark, turning 60 this year, healthy and well, enjoying wife family and especially 3 grandchildren and another due in June. No sign of Ca.
PCa is not the end of line, there is so much medical ability to detect early and offer a range of treatments to make informed choice.
To those recently diagnosed, it is frightening and can be all consuming but reach out and talk with others, utilise this site. It helped me greatly in that initial period of shell shock.
Stay the course, informed decisions, and remain connected.
Kind regards
Graeme
Hi All,
Nothing has changed for me since my last report.
I remember clearly the time I was diagnosed in 2006 and my search for support.
I found YANA and it provided me with amazing support and comfort in the form of reading stories of other men's experience with PCa.
It gave me confidence this was not end of life based on others journeys.
Sadly, some of our brothers did not live the full term of natural life but their stories too were so vital and informative for us all.
To the new people coming on site good luck with your journey and I hope you gain similar support I gained from YANA.
Regards
Graeme
Hi All,
I am going well, with no change since last update.
I have now reached the 14 year mark post surgery, turning 62 this year, healthy and well, enjoying family life and especially 6 grandchildren. No sign of Ca.
PCa is not the end of line, there is so much medical ability to detect early and offer a range of treatments to make informed choice.
To those recently diagnosed, it can be frightening and can be all consuming but reach out and talk with others, utilise this site. It helped me greatly in that initial period of shell shock.
Stay the course, informed decisions, and remain connected.
Kind regards
Graeme
It has now been 16 years since diagnosis and surgery. All going well with no change since last update. Good luck to all on the site, in particular the newly diagnosed. I remember the stress in those early days to me and family and the comfort it reaching out to others who have experienced PCa.
Hi All,
I am going well, with no change since last update.
I have now reached the 17 year mark post surgery, turned 65 this year, healthy and well, enjoying family life and especially 6 grandchildren. No sign of Ca.
Best wishes to all especially the newly diagnosed.
Stay the course, make careful informed decisions, and remain connected.
Kind regards
Graeme
Graeme's e-mail address is: parked AT iprimus.com.au (replace "AT" with "@")
