|
|
Post by cheltenhamgas on Jul 9, 2016 12:13:35 GMT
Ha ha bless you tbone !
You have said a few times that Matty is not a striker and maybe better playing in the hole !! Very bed of luck to you and Newton . Thank you for the thread.
|
|
|
|
Post by cheltenhamgas on Jul 9, 2016 12:17:21 GMT
..... Very best of luck. Typing this on M4 by Cribbs. Big traffic jam southbound. All off to Salisbury !
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2016 12:20:22 GMT
Ha ha bless you tbone ! You have said a few times that Matty is not a striker and maybe better playing in the hole !! Very bed of luck to you and Newton . Thank you for the thread. Thw more that this disease is highlighted the better. I probably would never had mentioned it had Newton Abbott not started the thread. It is so vitally important that you guys get checked. Its no big deal and could end up saving people from future problems. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2016 14:27:36 GMT
Good luck to NA and TB and a thumbs up to NA for the original post.
I am 66 and had the check sometime ago, in fact took part in a trial a few years ago when living in Nailsea.
Can only echo what has been said by others, definitely something not to be ignored, a friend of mine was diagnosed approx. a year ago and is doing very well and did not have to have an op.
|
|
|
|
Post by oldgas on Jul 9, 2016 20:19:27 GMT
Best of luck going forward, I am certain you will beat this thing. Thanks for highlighting the disease, being in my 60's perhaps I ought to get myself checked out.
As I say, best wishes for the future.
|
|
|
|
Post by althepirate on Jul 10, 2016 8:40:39 GMT
Best of luck going forward, I am certain you will beat this thing. Thanks for highlighting the disease, being in my 60's perhaps I ought to get myself checked out. As I say, best wishes for the future. No perhaps Oldgas......just do it, a simple blood test could save your life. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2016 10:07:53 GMT
Did you get an undetectable psa result at the 1st attempt? Yes Tbone I did, what a good day that was. A tip I picked up along the way was to have a private test as they go down the scale lower than the NHS ones. I recommend Bristol Urology as they charge £60 wheras some charge £300. Just ring them up if you need one. These post op blood tests are really important as its by these results that they decide if you need further treatment, they are more accurate, so well worth the £60. Thanks for that info mate. I may do that. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2016 14:40:05 GMT
Good luck to you NAG. Keep that kettle boiling!
|
|
|
|
Post by inee on Jul 11, 2016 10:03:04 GMT
Yes Tbone I did, what a good day that was. A tip I picked up along the way was to have a private test as they go down the scale lower than the NHS ones. I recommend Bristol Urology as they charge £60 wheras some charge £300. Just ring them up if you need one. These post op blood tests are really important as its by these results that they decide if you need further treatment, they are more accurate, so well worth the £60. Thanks for that info mate. I may do that. Al is this the detection blood test or is this a post op blood test, reason im asking is ,if it's the detection test then can you post more details as in phone number and address of the tester, As i feel it may just encourage more people to get tested as £60 is to some a fortune but to a lot it's a night out, so it would be easier to just shell out get a blood test and not have to talk to yer own vet |
|
|
|
Post by baggins on Jul 11, 2016 12:04:39 GMT
Seriously, good luck to you both, keep that kettle boiling!
Up the Gas.
Bags.
|
|
|
|
Post by althepirate on Jul 11, 2016 16:35:53 GMT
Thanks for that info mate. I may do that. Al is this the detection blood test or is this a post op blood test, reason im asking is ,if it's the detection test then can you post more details as in phone number and address of the tester, As i feel it may just encourage more people to get tested as £60 is to some a fortune but to a lot it's a night out, so it would be easier to just shell out get a blood test and not have to talk to yer own vet Hello mate, this is for the post op blood test because it can give a lower reading than the NHS ones. There is no reason to go private for a detection test as the reading would be accurate as it would be higher up the scale. If anyone wanted to go private for any other reasons the number of Bristol Urology is 01179804118. |
|
|
|
Post by althepirate on Jul 11, 2016 16:44:09 GMT
Al is this the detection blood test or is this a post op blood test, reason im asking is ,if it's the detection test then can you post more details as in phone number and address of the tester, As i feel it may just encourage more people to get tested as £60 is to some a fortune but to a lot it's a night out, so it would be easier to just shell out get a blood test and not have to talk to yer own vet Hello mate, this is for the post op blood test because it can give a lower reading than the NHS ones. There is no reason to go private for a detection test as the reading would be accurate as it would be higher up the scale. If anyone wanted to go private for any other reasons the number of Bristol Urology is 01179804118. PS.. Also IMHO there is no need to go private for the op as its the same surgeons and they do a brilliant job on the NHS and if you need the op they are geared to do it as soon as necessary. |
|
|
|
Post by cheltenhamgas on Jul 14, 2016 11:15:09 GMT
Hi NA and tbone. I took your advice and had a blood test on Tuesday and got the results back today ! I didn't realise it would be as quick as all that. Results are fine . I wish you every success and thank you for highlighting a serious issue that all too often is ignored.
|
|
|
|
Post by Newton Abbot Gas on Jul 14, 2016 13:39:12 GMT
Hi NA and tbone. I took your advice and had a blood test on Tuesday and got the results back today ! I didn't realise it would be as quick as all that. Results are fine . I wish you every success and thank you for highlighting a serious issue that all too often is ignored. So pleased that your results came back fine mate ,were you advised about future checks etc ?.......good on you mate it's not a problem to do this please pass on your experience to others.......Take care .....UTG |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2016 15:09:02 GMT
Hi NA and tbone. I took your advice and had a blood test on Tuesday and got the results back today ! I didn't realise it would be as quick as all that. Results are fine . I wish you every success and thank you for highlighting a serious issue that all too often is ignored. So pleased that your results came back fine mate ,were you advised about future checks etc ?.......good on you mate it's not a problem to do this please pass on your experience to others.......Take care .....UTG Ditto, what NAG has said. Great news. |
|
|
|
Post by cheltenhamgas on Jul 14, 2016 18:08:08 GMT
So pleased that your results came back fine mate ,were you advised about future checks etc ?.......good on you mate it's not a problem to do this please pass on your experience to others.......Take care .....UTG Ditto, what NAG has said. Great news. Thank you. They didn't advise me on future check ups but I will do the same in the future and am telling people I know to get checked out based on your advice and experiences. Here's to you both and all the very very best with beating it. UTG |
|
|
|
Post by pirateman on Jul 17, 2016 14:19:44 GMT
Good luck NAG and TB
I took part in a trial recently where had a blood test that might indicate future prostate cancer. It came back clear fortunately.
|
|
|
|
Post by althepirate on Jul 17, 2016 17:25:29 GMT
Good luck NAG and TB I took part in a trial recently where had a blood test that might indicate future prostate cancer. It came back clear fortunately. Great news |
|
|
|
Post by Newton Abbot Gas on Jul 18, 2016 7:31:11 GMT
Good luck NAG and TB I took part in a trial recently where had a blood test that might indicate future prostate cancer. It came back clear fortunately. Great news mate .....as i have said before tell your mates to go and get checked .....take care ......UTG. |
|
|
|
Post by francegas on Jul 24, 2016 18:25:42 GMT
You are so right to highlight this. A number of years ago I knew I had a problem but being the typical male ignored it until I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Two operations and a dose of chemo later I came out the other side. I sincerely hope your op goes well. Above all remain strong and be positive. Good luck to you.
|
|
