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I went yesterday and had a positive experience which is good because I’ve not had good experiences on the incredibly rare cases I’ve been to a doctor (literally once every 5 or more years). Without going into loads of detail I have an overactive bladder so there is crossover with symptoms of enlarged prostate. Luckily the doc took it seriously and I have a full blood test in a few weeks and follow up, also he did urine tests and checked for blood etc. He did say “42 is too young for prostate issues” but I struggle a bit with that because my mate was 46 when diagnosed and I can’t believe it’s THAT specific!!
Agreed, best to play it safe and get your blood tested for PSA level. The earlier they catch it the better.
Prostate Cancer UK latest newsletter has an article and webinar about the treatment options that are available.
Lad in our pub got diagnosed at Christmas (first person to welcome me to the community and pub and know my name 6 odd years ago). Had a new baby with his mrs last may. got taken into palliative care on Monday and died the day after. Get your balls and bum holes checked lads.
From what you’ve said he wasn’t that old. That’s awful. Please give his family our sincere condolences.
That’s very kind thank you. He/Scott was in his mid 40’s so not a young parent but makes no difference in the grand scheme of things. I remember him coming in the pub a few days after Xmas and telling everyone his diagnosis and that he was being treated so it’ll all be okay. That was less than 10 weeks ago. Absolutely scared the living daylights out of me I can safely say.
Got my blood test results back and all normal so that’s good, haven’t had a physical exam but I doubt I’ll need it this year given the blood test results
Plus one one that. I probably wouldn’t have even thought about getting a test until I read this post.I got my results back and they were all normal.
Likewise... That was hellaciously aggressive and mid 40's is still way too young. The only poor consolation being at least it was fast and didn't end in years of suffering like some get.
