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hey guess what - i had a PSA test the other day and to cut a long story short i have stage 2/3 cancer of the prostrate
i have rthe option of surgical removal or radiotherapy
point of this post is if you are over 40 get a psa test -it might save your life
hopefully it will save mine
i have rthe option of surgical removal or radiotherapy
point of this post is if you are over 40 get a psa test -it might save your life
hopefully it will save mine
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very sorry to hear that Dragon. wishing you all the best.
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Two friends of mine had it, one had surgery the other radiotherapy. Both are cured and well. There's every chance of a good outcome The Dragon, I wish you well.
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That's not good news Dragon, I hope all goes well mate. My Dad and step-brother both diagnosed and both cured.
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All the best The Dragon.
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Good luck dragon.
Grandad had it, rather ignored symptoms until too late dad has it, got treated in his 60s, and just celebrated 90th,he has yearly check up these days and no deterioration past 10 years or so. Got to take these check ups and go with treatments, |
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Sorry to read this dragon I sincerely wish you the very best ,when we were all younger we didn’t really consider health but it’s without question most important .
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Best of luck Dragon. You can beat this.
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Best of luck Dragon
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Sorry to hear this Dragon..
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GL Dragon. Sounds like the best decision you ever made and they caught it early enough
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Sorry to read this Dragon, best of luck to you and your family.
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Good luck to you, Dragon. Hope all goes well.
Ironically I had to have a camera down my little man last week. It wasn’t very pleasant. He then threw in a prostrate examination. That wasn’t much fun either! |
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My elder brother rang me up last week and told me after a battery of conflicting tests he has prostrate cancer.
So I asked my GP for a PSA test. I was told that without outward signs of prostrate cancer a PSA test wasn't called for as they give a lot of false positives. I insisted and am having one on Thursday. Hope it all works out well for you TD |
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It’s really a no brainier having these test it’s a little needle or someone sticks a finger up your arse for a few seconds ,when you think about it some chaps enjoy that sort of thing.
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I do not mean to be critical, particularly most of my mates have it, in varying degrees of advancement, BUT is Prostate the most misspelt word in the english language? Get well soon Dragon. Wishing you well.
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It must be. I never knew I was spelling it wrong (was gonna say all my life but I doubt it’s something I’ve written very often).
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Prostrate or Supine?
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best of luck TD
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Good luck Mr D
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Very sorry to hear that , the Dragon
One of the good guys on here Hoping you get through it |
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If your Prostate cancer check takes ages, tell them to pull their finger out.
Get Well Soon  |
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Thankfully more people are recovering from cancer now; stay strong and kick its backside
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Prostate cancer is very treatable.
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Dragon - what was your PSA reading? Thanks
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Good that you got tested before things maybe advanced further Dragon.
And sound advice for others to get a PSA test, especially if they are in a higher risk group. I'm amazed that there isn't a nationwide screening or testing program in place for all guys of a certain age, like there is for Aortic Aneurysms for example. The current campaign encourages us to ask our GP for a test, so i'm amazed at the attitude of Nobby's GP and he is quite right to insist of having one. My uncle had a similar diagnosis to yours over a decade ago Dragon and he is still going strong. So whichever treatment you decide on i wish you all the best mate. |
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very best wishes to you Dragon.
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Two great decisions Dragon first to get the test but secondly to post a reminder on here for others
Here's really hoping you have saved your own life and maybe even someone else's Best wishes to you |
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^
Unless like me you are a hypochondriac and are now worried sick  |
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Best of luck Dragon
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good luck with the treatment dragon, as others have said every chance of success. The three ppl I know that have been treated are all still with us.
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The Dragon and I are good mates away from the forum and have met up a good few times to watch a game at Selhurst Park together. It's absolutely heartbreaking what he's now going through but he's a fighter for sure and he'll beat this.
I have a prostrate and bowel cancer test every year without fail. If your G.P. says that you're not a likely candidate for either then you must insist. |
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thanks for your well wishes guys. i will now the tratement pathway shortly so once that has been made it shd be easier mentally.
my psa reading was 8.25 and you dont want anything above 4 -depending on your afge- doesnt mean you have cancer mind as there are many cuses of high levels. message loud and strong is if you havent been tested go and get it done- it could save your life good luck to you all  |
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Sorry to hear this Dragon, hope all goes well with the treatment.
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Best wishes for a speedy and successful treatment. My neighbour went through this in 2019 and he is still going strong.
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very sorry to hear that, Dragon.
Horrible disease that killed my old man, he was diagnosed far too late (like many of his generation). It sounds like you've probably caught it in the nick of time, good luck with your treatment and hope you recover well mate. |
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Hi Dragon I've been so busy reading 'Dragons Football Tips' that I missed this thread. Really sorry to hear your news, I wish you all the best. Stay strong and keep tipping.
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All the best Dragon,stay positive.
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Wishing you all the best Dragon...
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