Prostate at 83?

[Ron34]

I have a PSA reading of 13, no cancer symptoms. Do I need to take any action?

[Stemcfc]

I've heard Vitamin b17 is good for lowering psa .i myself wish I wouldn't have had radical prostectemy look into as many avenues you can before making any rash fecisions like I did age 46

[Ron34 in reply to Stemcfc]

Many thanks for that advice. I am inclined to think that at my age I'll probably die before any tumour causes trouble. The problem is my over-cautious GP always jumps at any opportunity to refer you to a surgeon

[Stemcfc in reply to Ron34]

When I was diagnosed first they told me it was low grade cancer and recommended active watching . Then two days later I received a phone call saying I had a tc2 I was told I had 2 options radio therapy which could get rid of it but has high Incontinence side effects or a radical prostectemy which removes the prostate . I really didn't know what to do and was scared so opted to have it removed.at 46 it was a bad idea as they don't exsplain that it virtually stops your sex life as they cut near the nerve and also Incontinence last longer than they let you believe.ive since realised i could have maybe not had operation ands simply changed diet and added vitamin b17 I think many people getting panicked into having an operation that may not have been necessary

[Ron34]

Yes, I have heard quite a few accounts like yours. I have already had quadruple heart by-passes , so I think I have given surgeons quite enough employment. Some men, of course, do decline treatment and live on for years. President Mitterand was an example. On the other hand a rampant cancer spreading to other organs is not a nice prospect! It makes dropping dead from a heart attack appear a welcome alternative.

Thank you again for your comments. It was kind of you to contact me.

Happy new year.

[Stemcfc]

Happy new year Ron all the best for 2017

[Ron34 in reply to Stemcfc]

HAPPY and HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO YOU

[Roger2Dodger]

It's possible you may just have a Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). I went to an Urologist for an elevated PSA and he told me that the only way I could know I had PCa is have a biopsy.

This is just my advice, I would see an Urologist and get his opinion.

You are correct , you could die with something else, and not die with prostate cancer.

[Desanthony]

My advice is to have the biopsy and then any scans if they are necessary after biopsy findings. Only then will you know what you are dealing with and can make a decision. My PSA was 12.9 and biopsy showed cancer. MRI found a bulge on the prostate and therefore possibility of cancer breaking out so chose radiotherapy. Have just completed 3 days of radiotherapy with another 17 to go. Also had 3 X 3 month hormone injections. The only side effect I have is fatigue from the hormone injections but it is not so bad and and am still going to the gym and doing normal things. Feeling more tired now as had to travel for the radiotherapy and stay in a motel in a busy city which is not very restful. When I go back on Monday will be taking Earplugs! In a weeks time will be staying at a home run by a charity near the hospital bu by the seaside which willbe a lot better - they are closed at the moment for refurbishment. Looking forward to getting there but most of all looking forward to getting this over with. Roll on January 31st.

[Ron34]

Many thanks for that advice. I have only reached the stage of a PSA reading (13) and have yet to have a DRE or to be referred to a specialist. I understand that since I am very old and have multiple conditions (heart, diabetes, etc) an op is not likely to be recommended. Two years ago I had fifteen sessions of radiotherapy on my left cheek for squamous cancer and I have been told that there is a limit to the amount of radiotherapy one can tolerate.

One thing I find rather confusing is the question of how likely any prostate cancer is likely to spread when you are very old. Some books and articles say it will be so slow that you will probably die of something else before it becomes a problem.

I hope your treatment is successful. I too had to travel a lot for radiotherapy - a 60 mile round trip every time - and that was the most tiring aspect of the treatment.

Where are you? I am in Somerset in England.