Prostate again

Don't ignore it. What would be the point of tests if that was an option for such an increase?

More importantly: what does your doctor say?

Don't ignore it whatever you do. I have a friend with similar issues and he has had MRI scan, CT Scan and bioposy, he is seeing the consultant today for results.

Test will either reassure you or find any issue quickly which is essential.

Good luck!

Ask your GP. That is what they are for.

The GP referred me to the clinic, hence the MRI.

I think they're more fleshy coloured.

Sorry to hear this, at least things seem to be moving.

Yes, I'm quite impressed with how fast the MRI was booked. I was meant to get a triage call today, but it hasn't happened.

They had me booked for a weekday MRI, which I couldn't make, so they offered me an urgent weekend one instead. They treat it very seriously, you should too, just incase.

Please follow up on this. Several years ago, I ignored a PSA increase. It had turned into Stage 3b cancer by the time I decided to deal with it. Don’t put it off

Time is of the essence. Get it checked.

Bill (a survivor)

Exactly, get it checked!

I recently applied for a PSA test arranged by the Freemasons. They declined the application because I was over 80. Should I still apply to the NHS?

At 81, last summer, I had an NHS test - clear.

At the 'lighter' end of prostate issues, I underwent the TURP procedure in December, 103 weeks after I'd seen the consultant and been put on the waiting list. I'd got the appointment because they'd started opening a day case ward on Sundays, one of the measures for reducing the backlog. When I'd had the flexible cystoscopy they'd found that the neck of my bladder was narrower than usual so that was dealt with at the same time as the TURP. All ok now..