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Prostate - tests, checks and concerns

convert · 2024-10-21T10:08:10Z

I just I thought I'd open up a seperate thread as there has been some inevitable drift on the Chris Hoy thread. I'm sure I'm not alone in finding myself thinking about Hoy family a lot in the last 24 hours. Partly such a devastating update for such a lovely chap, partly in awe for his positive outlook completely devoid of self pity. But......I've got confess there is a little bit that has also been thinking about this from a selfish perspective too. The poor guy discovered his situation because he had a sore shoulder. From what I've read there is no age related screening in the UK unlike some other cancers. And I'm assuming this is for a good reason. A lot of 'survivors' say - "just get yourself tested". But how? I'm guessing this means hassling your GP for a PSA test...which don't sound that accurate - which is I assume why there is no national screening programme. Lots I've read in the last 24hrs suggest you might want to discuss "the pros and cons" of doing this prior to the blood test. I can only assume for there to be any cons there must be a lot of false positives that leads to unnecessary angst. Can't think of a 'con' otherwise. So what are the obvious signs....other than being in your 50s and a bloke? Who needs to get up 2 or 3 times a night for a piss....and has a sore shoulder.....Should the worried well be descending in their millions on their GPs asking for tests for no specific reason or is that just selfish? It sounds like we have a few on here who have been through or are going through prostate related issues. You have my sympathies. But do you have any pearls of wisdom for the rest of us too?

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