Third Choice

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Posted 03 Nov 2015 at 11:57

Hi Paul,just wondered how you were going on"",what is a template biopsy,i had a normal one(i think)&it laid me low for about a month afterwards.im post De Vinci 10 days&go for catheter out tomorrow.I was told would get some results in 6 weeks,ive to have a blood test 1week prior then see consultant.Please keep me aware of your progress&good luck.

Best Wishes.

Polarbear 2.

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Posted 03 Nov 2015 at 20:25

I think that the hospital's policy is to keep the patient in overnight after catheter removal - certainly in June that was also the case for me after the template biopsy. Also, since the operation wound had reopened and I had contracted a urine infection, I wasn't too reluctant to stay.

The consultant did say that he would see me when the catheter was removed. He didn't specify when. I assumed he meant 'at the same time'.

Presumably he meant at an outpatients appointment.

Paul

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Posted 03 Nov 2015 at 20:49

Hi Polarbear 2

I had an ordinary trus biopsy which detected no cancer. However an MRI scan indicated that there might be something worth further investigation and I was sent for a template biopsy. This is done under general anaesthetic and involves taking more samples than the trus biopsy. This detected the cancer.

I'm progressing steadily just now - the infection has lifted and the wound is slowly healing. I'm experiencing a bit of incontinence but I suppose that's to be expected.

You'll be glad to get rid of the catheter - I know I was - it felt like a big step in the recovery process. I hope all goes well for you in the next few weeks and that you get a good result at your next appointment.

{Paul

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Posted 04 Nov 2015 at 13:24

Never ceases to amaze me how different NHS trusts / areas work. In my hospital the catheter is removed either on the urology ward or a day ward were you get a great big relining treatment chair, the only stipulation is that you can pass a reasonable amount of urine three times before you can go home. My discharge letter said the consultant would ring me 2 weeks post op with the pathology report of the removed prostate. He did ring me and we had a ten minute chat to discuss the findings of the report.

Hope your recovery goes well.

Thanks Chris

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Posted 04 Nov 2015 at 15:31

Hi Chris
I was sent home the next day, after passing the requisite amount of urine and a check on the wound.
I like the fact that the surgeon phoned you after a couple of weeks to update you on the results - seems like a sensible policy. Hope that the results were satisfactory.
All the best with your recovery.
Paul

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Posted 04 Nov 2015 at 19:38

Hi Paul
I have been reading your posts with interest as it seems similar to my journey.
I was dx in Sept with G9, bone scan clear, MRI not showing any damage to surrounding area and PSA 32.
I too have a decision to make soon, I have been offered 3 months HT then 7 weeks RT followed by 2 years HT.
Also offered open surgery followed by RT which I look to be leaning to.
Anyway I have a date for pre op on the 30 Nov then surgery on the 8th Dec.
just didn't fancy the HT route.
I would really be interested in your journey post surgery.
All the best for your post results.
Sandy

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Posted 05 Nov 2015 at 11:47

Hi Sandy,
I'm just over 4weeks out from surgery now and progressing well,if slowly.My recovery has been held back a bit because the wound opened when the staples were removed. However,going in the right direction now.

LiKe you I was offered various treatment options. I was inclining towards radiotherapy but finally opted for open surgery when the radiographer indicated that I might suffer more side effects with this treatment due to the large number of polyps that had been previously removed from my bowel.

So far this seems to have worked for me, although I've still to see the surgeon for a debrief.

Good luck with your final choice of treatment,Sandy. Side effects can be dealt with and all the treatments should have similar results -the removal of the cancer. As one of the nurses pointed out to me, the fact that you have a choice is a good sign and augurs well for a successful outcome.

Let me know how things are going.
Best wishes
Paul

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Posted 08 Nov 2015 at 18:50

Thankyou very much for your concern,i wish you all the best too&hope you will keep me updated on your progress.

Best wishes.

Polarbear 2

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Posted 16 Jan 2016 at 14:58

Had a meeting with the surgeon 2 weeks back. The surgery was 'difficult' due to the size and condition of the prostate but otherwise everything went according to plan. However, it's possible that some cancer cells might have broken out of the gland and I will have to be monitored every 3 months.

If that turns out to be the case then a course of radiography might be called for. That, however, should do the trick so, overall, I'm fairly positive about the outcome.

In the meantime my very best wishes to all who took part in this conversation.

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Posted 16 Jan 2016 at 15:24

Hi Paul
Looks like the future could be bright.
I am 5 weeks post op now, catheter removed last Wed and so far not much in the incontinence side. Dry at night and only 1 pad per day so looking good.
I go and see the consultant on 16th Feb for results.
Similar to yourself I will probably require some RT as my PCA had burst through the prostate.
Anyway good luck for the future.
Sandy

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Posted 16 Jan 2016 at 17:52

Thanks Sandy.
Hope you have a good result in February.
Best wishes
Paul

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