Wellness

[Reever]

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@NicksmomESQ wrote:

  This morning my DH went to his urologist for his yearly checkup. He was told that he had an elevated PSA. The doctor is sending him for a 4K blood test & an MRI.

   We are absolutely freaking out.This has been a terrible year for us.Now this. The poor guy is falling apart.I'm trying to hide my fear. I've been running into the bathroom to cry. I'm terrified of losing him. I'm being very supportive but I'm crumbling inside.

    Please pray for my husband. He's a wonderful man who's always been there for everybody. Thank you. 🙏

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It doesnt necessarily mean cancer, could be prostitis. Hopefully it is not serious but even if it is many doctors take a watch and wait approach with prostate cancer. it grows slowly and doctors can monitor it before doing surgery, Not sure how old your husband is but many men diagnosed in their 70s die of something other than the prostate cancer. I pray he is ok. Please stay strong for him. 

[kathie66]

@NicksmomESQ Prayers sent to you and your husband. 

[jlkz]

@NicksmomESQ 

Let the tests be completed and then both of you go over the results and options with the doctor.

Elevated PSA and even a certain Gleason rating level do not mean the end.  Years ago, DH and I faced this situation and watchful waiting was the best option.  

Read all you can now about the situation....it is very important for both of you to remain calm so you can make the best decision with your DH's doctor.  Crying will not change anything: it can even make your DH more anxious if he finds out that you are hiding this from him.

Read and talk from the education you are now receiving.

Best of luck as you both journey through this trying time.  Been there...it can be overwhelming at times.

[ahoymate]

Elevated PSA is not a diagnosis for prostate cancer, nor does it always lead to a biopsy. It may indicate other conditions such as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Prostatitis (enlarged prostate) or a urinary tract infection.

[shoekitty]

@NicksmomESQ 

Prayers for peace sent    Nicksmom, do not panic  deep breath  I know how you feel   I do,  both my husband  and I have had cancer, I had a pesky case of breast cancer, 17 years ago.   Seven years ago my husband had  prostate cancer.  It was so spread  out and going into bladder.  He had high beam radiation and Lupron  shots  ....and he is fine.  Prostate cancer is soooo curable.    it is scary, so horrifying when you get the diagnosis  for me seriously , having gone through this.    The worst part.?   Waiting for those darn tests, then waiting to get in.  You would think in this day and age when they send men to he moon, and can cure diseases that were deadly years ago, they could find a way to get results in one day   It is torture plain and simple.  
Also, for years before my husband had cancer he had high PSA levels, he took medication for that and PSA lowered.  I think my husband went through the roof with stress when his mom and dad died.  He was executor and went through the selling of home etc. with only me to help.  He also had a high powered job with travel for a missle and rocket company. A year after ,that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.  I think the stress contributed to the cancer.  

anyway, not to stress ...it will be okay....and if it is something more , it is curable  especially at this stage.   I am so sorry.   Big hug

shoekitty

[Still Raining]

He seems to be in good hands and you are also a strength for him.  Just go through the steps together.  It will be OK.

Cancer scares people when they are first faced with it, but comes to be more of a never ending background noise.

Treasure what you have.

[Terrywu]

Sending prayers and positive thoughts for you and your husband.

[AuntG]

Your concern is understandable, but try to stay calm and upbeat. The waiting game is the worst. I'll pray that it is an easily fixable problem and not cancer. 

[Skyegirl21]

Elevated PSA is very common in senior men. My Dad had it and it was elevated for 20 years, but never progressed to cancer. And often prostate cancer is something men can live with and be ok. Just wait and try to stay calm. Worry doesn't change anything. Sending Thoughts and good wishes- 

[Foxxee]

My father had prostate cancer.  He's been fine for over 20 years after radiation treatment.  It's very treatable.  

Will remember him in my prayers.