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Toes crossed too.
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PSA came back today: 0.6ug/L where the normal range is 0.0 to 3.0, down slightly from last Dec's 0.7ug/L. The referral point is usually around 4.5ug/L for males of my age according to https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about- ... n-psa-test

So all good there... however just received a letter from the NHS saying they're sending a bowel cancer test next week... hopefully unconnected/just a coincidence!

Ray: You've probably seen this: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about- ... ate-cancer

There's a new test which is not only 99% accurate in diagnosis (which is WAY better than all other tests), it can also identify the stage... doesn't seem to be on the NHS yet though...
https://elifesciences.org/articles/50936
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jack wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 5:19 pm Ray: You've probably seen this: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about- ... ate-cancer
Yes, thanks Nick, it's one of the few bits of information I have read - I've avoided doing much research because it just feeds the negativity we seem to be drawn towards and I'm already feeling stressed about the situation.
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I had my biopsy yesterday and now have to wait for the results, around 10-14days.

The procedure was quick and I hardly felt a thing, no discomfort this morning and only a little blood evident in my urine last evening and normal just now. The consultant is a keen cyclist so we had a good conversation about rides throughout, which was a nice distraction. No riding for me today but probably tomorrow.
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Thats great news Ray, your luckier than me, I was passing rosè for a long while after and could not have sat on a bike seat for a couple of weeks..

Saying that I'm in a great place now..
It's been 3 weeks since my op and I haven't felt as good as do now in years..
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steve s wrote: Thu Nov 07, 2024 9:01 am Thats great news Ray, your luckier than me, I was passing rosè for a long while after and could not have sat on a bike seat for a couple of weeks..

Saying that I'm in a great place now..
It's been 3 weeks since my op and I haven't felt as good as do now in years..
Thanks Steve, but still a way to go for me...

On a more positive note, I've influenced some colleagues and friends to get themselves checked.
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I have an appointment to get my biopsy results tomorrow morning. I'm assuming it will be confirmation of cancer cells and I'll come away with an idea of what comes next.
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Fingers crossed Ray, hoping for the best for you
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To think, the last time I went through this was more than twenty years ago... things have changed. Luck aside, diagnosis, treatment and knowledge have improved.

All the best, nevertheless.
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Best of luck Ray...
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Yep,
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Cheers chaps.
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Yup, what they all said above and more etc etc!

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Dave the bass wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2024 11:13 pm Yup, what they all said above and more etc etc!

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Indeed. Hope it goes well...
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Best of luck Ray!
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