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Stephen Fletcher and Maureen live in U K. He was 54 when he was diagnosed on July 3, 2007. His initial PSA was 4.8 ng/ml, his Gleason Score was unknown but was probably 6 or less - he was not told and although he does not know his staging either, he would have been staged T1c. His choice of treatment was Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy. Here is his story:

 THERE WAS NO RESPONSE TO AN UPDATE REMINDER IN 2011 SO THERE IS NO UPDATE.

I visited my G P because I have two half brothers who have prostate cancer. One is recovering well: one is terminally ill.

I knew the odds were stacked against me because of this so bit the bullet so to speak My G P did a rectal examination and PSA. She could not feel anything untoward on examination but picked up that my PSA had risen more than she would have expected in two years since I last went.

I was sent to the Urology Department of the local hospital where I was given a biopsy and twelve days later went for my results where i was told I had prostate cancer. I was assured it was a pussy cat at a very early stage only picked up by microscope and that my best course of action was to have the prostate removed.

I had Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy on 21st August and am now on my way to recovery.

 

UPDATED

December 2008

 

 

I was seen at the hospital by the urologist in June 2008. They were so pleased with my progress they do not want to see me again unless I have any concerns.

I have my PSA checked every 6 months; the hospital will phone my results through if any problems I have an open appointment and will be seen asap.

I have slight incontinence problems (urgency at needing the toilet and occasional dribbling of urine).

My Erections are getting better with the help of drugs.

 

UPDATED

March 2010

 

Last PSA December 2009 still 0.01 still need help with erections, incontinence not a problem at all.

Enjoying life working full time and spending precious time with my beautiful grandchildren.