Prostrate cancer Rick

solarman216 · 06-03-2018, 00:34

Well peps since January after having my first check with a specialist things have advanced at a high rate, blood tests, MRI scan and a prostrate biopsy, it takes 2 weeks for the cultures to grow from the samples taken plus analisis times, so today had my results, and I have Cancer, the good news is it has been caught in time, and it is of the slow growing type and is still contained within my prostrate so it has not "spread", the MRI scan has also highlighted a kidney problem that will be the subject of further tests, but the point of this thread is that had it not been for Uncle Rustics thread I would not have gone for a check and may not have caught it in time months or years down the line, so come on all you guys get a check now, not tomorrow now, it may well save your life, Rick

jims-terrano · 06-03-2018, 00:49

Sorry to hear about this Rick, so glad they’ve caught it in time mate.

A definite lesson for all blokes.

makeitfit · 06-03-2018, 00:54

I may have mentioned before but I have had the finger of fudge test following on from Rustic's thread. Slightly enlarged prostate but PSA in normal range. Had it checked again this year and will again.
Good luck Rick ��

solarman216 · 06-03-2018, 00:59

My PSA is 2.5 and it was only the specialist not my own Dr that felt the tiny lump on one lobe, but it was enough that a week later I was in for MRI, Rick

Thomas61 · 06-03-2018, 03:39

Good luck Rick, gutted to hear the diagnosis but so pleased to hear they have caught this in time. Hope your wife is okay, the waiting for and then the receiving of the news can be quite hard.

Blocky10 · 06-03-2018, 07:38

As already said Rick, sorry to hear but glad it's caught early.

don simon · 06-03-2018, 07:48

Good to hear you've caught it.

jonny · 06-03-2018, 07:51

Good news you have caught it early enough

Davey Boy · 06-03-2018, 08:36

Keep positive Rick, well done for having the test in the first place.

Jay666d · 06-03-2018, 09:08

Yes, Well done Rick & sorry to hear about this!

This forum again providing a service beyond it's original intent!

I know that it takes me far too long to visit a Doc!

panelbeater · 06-03-2018, 09:37

bad news but also good news keep well rick

macabethiel · 06-03-2018, 10:51

Hi Rick sorry to hear your news but early diagnosis is a good outcome.

Like others here as a result of Rustics posts I too took the "Fudge Test" as I was peeing a lot and getting up in the night more often. The follow up PSA reading was normal and GP said it is BPE.

Will be getting another check up soon.

johnb5177 · 06-03-2018, 12:58

Rick, sorry to hear of the diagnosis, but extremely happy to hear of the great prognosis........

Hope you all stay strong......

Banshee · 06-03-2018, 20:45

What a shitter Rick!!! but as said already great it's been caught at such an early stage

What kind of age should I start worrying about this stuff? I'm 28

solarman216 · 06-03-2018, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Banshee

What a shitter Rick!!! but as said already great it's been caught at such an early stage

What kind of age should I start worrying about this stuff? I'm 28

Get tested at about 45 Zac I have been reading of guys of 52 where it has already spread to the bones, it is a bit late then, Rick

06-03-2018, 00:34	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,319	Prostrate cancer Rick Well peps since January after having my first check with a specialist things have advanced at a high rate, blood tests, MRI scan and a prostrate biopsy, it takes 2 weeks for the cultures to grow from the samples taken plus analisis times, so today had my results, and I have Cancer, the good news is it has been caught in time, and it is of the slow growing type and is still contained within my prostrate so it has not "spread", the MRI scan has also highlighted a kidney problem that will be the subject of further tests, but the point of this thread is that had it not been for Uncle Rustics thread I would not have gone for a check and may not have caught it in time months or years down the line, so come on all you guys get a check now, not tomorrow now, it may well save your life, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

06-03-2018, 00:59	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,319	My PSA is 2.5 and it was only the specialist not my own Dr that felt the tiny lump on one lobe, but it was enough that a week later I was in for MRI, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

06-03-2018, 10:51	#12
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,415	Glad they have diagnosed it early. Hi Rick sorry to hear your news but early diagnosis is a good outcome. Like others here as a result of Rustics posts I too took the "Fudge Test" as I was peeing a lot and getting up in the night more often. The follow up PSA reading was normal and GP said it is BPE. Will be getting another check up soon.

06-03-2018, 20:45	#14
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,525	What a shitter Rick!!! but as said already great it's been caught at such an early stage What kind of age should I start worrying about this stuff? I'm 28 __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

06-03-2018, 00:49	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Sorry to hear about this Rick, so glad they’ve caught it in time mate. A definite lesson for all blokes.

06-03-2018, 00:54	#3
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I may have mentioned before but I have had the finger of fudge test following on from Rustic's thread. Slightly enlarged prostate but PSA in normal range. Had it checked again this year and will again. Good luck Rick ��

06-03-2018, 03:39	#5
Thomas61 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano but now Honda CRV Posts: 658	Good luck Rick, gutted to hear the diagnosis but so pleased to hear they have caught this in time. Hope your wife is okay, the waiting for and then the receiving of the news can be quite hard.

06-03-2018, 07:38	#6
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	As already said Rick, sorry to hear but glad it's caught early.

06-03-2018, 07:48	#7
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Good to hear you've caught it.

06-03-2018, 07:51	#8
jonny Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Cheshire Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 198	Good news you have caught it early enough

06-03-2018, 08:36	#9
Davey Boy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dartmoor Vehicle: Patrol ZD30 SVE Posts: 960	Keep positive Rick, well done for having the test in the first place.

06-03-2018, 09:08	#10
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	Yes, Well done Rick & sorry to hear about this! This forum again providing a service beyond it's original intent! I know that it takes me far too long to visit a Doc!

06-03-2018, 09:37	#11
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,625	bad news but also good news keep well rick

06-03-2018, 12:58	#13
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Rick, sorry to hear of the diagnosis, but extremely happy to hear of the great prognosis........ Hope you all stay strong......