Prostate problems

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Originally Posted by happy daze john in oz

, I get $650 from the gov every year for my problem.

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Ah! well! that should be enough to buy enough Fosters to make you prostrate on the ground and bring back memories of other places you've been prostrate on the ground

It's five years since I was put on an NHS trial. The prostate cancer was targeted with 7 high level doses of radiation intead of the usual 37 doses of low level. PSA is now hardly detectable at 0.03 and the trial team consider me in the clear but will monitor for the rest of my days.
I find doctors inconsistent. After the finger inspection 5 years ago, he told me I would die of something else. I saw his wife next, and told her what her other half had said. 'Is that so?' was her response - 'We'll see about that!' She sent me for biopsy, whereupon the specialist announced - if we'd not found this it would have escaped from the gland within the year.

Harry.
I had the month worth of Radiation, no problems except for getting tired towards the end of it. And one great fright when I saw my specialist who had a NZ woman Dr with him who wanted to do the finger thingy, I nearly fainted when I saw he nails, looked like sabres, but the she showed me the one she was going to use, nail cut, lucky me.:rolleyes::rolleyes:
Des

i went to my quacks yesterday supposed to be for bloods a nice young indian doctor she just said right then drop your pants and lay on the bed then she put her finger up i said to her all this doctor and i dont even know your first name good job she doesn't play the piano ?true jp

i know the problem well John,i have an enlarged prostate, which means several trips to the loo at night, and indeed through the day, and just to think in my youth i could write Keith and halfway through tindell in the snow, and that included the dot, might struggle withe dot now.

Fact is more men die from Prostate cancer than women from breast Cancer.
The ladies are told to get a Mamogram on a regular basis, but there is little info for the men.
Maybe if they were better informed many may not have to spend all night in the bloody loo.

Thanks Marion for that.
I think the figures may vary from country to country, I know the figures in Oz show more deaths from Prostate than Breast.
But each country has at time different ways of calculating figures.
But no matter which I know both are not nice, mum dies from hers and my brother and I both had the Prostate.

But getting up in the middle of the night does give you a chance to stretch your legs.LOL

the main problem i had the lubricant she had took me days to tune in my fa.ts?:p:p jp

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in males. It plays a crucial role in the male reproductive system by producing seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. As men age, the prostate can be affected by various conditions, including:

1. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH):

Description: BPH refers to the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. It's common in older men and can lead to urinary symptoms due to the compression of the urethra.
Symptoms: Frequent urge to urinate, especially at night; difficulty starting urination; weak urine stream; inability to completely empty the bladder.
Treatment: Options include lifestyle changes, medications, minimally invasive therapies, and surgery, depending on the severity of symptoms.
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2. Prostatitis:

Description: Prostatitis is the inflammation of the prostate gland and can be bacterial or non-bacterial. It's the most common prostate problem in men under 50.
Symptoms: Painful urination or ejaculation; pelvic pain; flu-like symptoms (in acute bacterial prostatitis); frequent urination.
Treatment: Antibiotics for bacterial prostatitis; anti-inflammatory medications; alpha-blockers; and other therapies for chronic prostatitis.
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3. Prostate Cancer:

Description: Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among men. It often grows slowly and may initially remain confined to the prostate gland.
Symptoms: Early stages may be asymptomatic. Advanced stages can present with trouble urinating, blood in urine or semen, erectile dysfunction, and discomfort in the pelvic area.
Treatment: Depending on the stage and aggressiveness, treatments include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and other targeted therapies.
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Common Symptoms of Prostate Problems:

Frequent urge to urinate.
Urgency to get up many times during the night to urinate.
Blood in urine or semen.
Pain or burning during urination.
Painful ejaculation.
Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, pelvic or rectal area, or upper thighs.
Dribbling of urine.
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When to Consult a Healthcare Provider: It's essential to seek medical attention if you experience any of the above symptoms. Early evaluation can lead to timely diagnosis and treatment, improving outcomes and quality of life.

Regular check-ups and open discussions about prostate health with your healthcare provider are vital, especially as you age. Early detection and management of prostate issues can significantly enhance well-being and prevent complications.

When I was first diagnosed with Prostate cancer in (2016), I was offered a choice of Hormone or Radiotherapy. I chose the Hormone treatment as I was concerned about the side effects with other treatments.
I had been told that I had been lucky, as it was at an early stage. I was also told that it could weaken my muscles over time. My PSA was 19 at that time. It is now down to 0.3. but would have to remain on the hormone jabs every
3 Months for the rest of my life. I have felt weaker over the last year, and after speaking to the consultant I have started last week on 6, one day a week sessions of radiotherapy. I am hoping that I may not have to have any other
treatments, but time will tell. Good luck to any of you with this problem.

Frank.