Sir Chris Hoy announces his cancer is terminal

[merckxman]

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4dr9xdxgro
So sad. "Diagnosed with primary cancer in his prostate, which had spread to his bones - meaning it was stage four."

[herb5998]

gutted, F cancer.

[Elefantino]

*****. *****. *****.

[redir]

That sucks terribly bad. Agreed F cancer!

Serves as a reminder to me, and perhaps others, that I am of that age I need to get that checked out.

[earlfoss]

That is terrible news.

[rnhood]

If one gets prostate cancer in the 50's, it will be aggressive. And it doesn't take long to reach stage 4. A high PSA in your 70's is often not serious, though it may need attention. Very important to get PSA tested every year.

[Mr. Pink]

Originally Posted by rnhood

If one gets prostate cancer in the 50's, it will be aggressive. And it doesn't take long to reach stage 4. A high PSA in your 70's is often not serious, though it may need attention. Very important to get PSA tested every year.

I just recently moved, got a new doctor and full checkup, and asked him, hey, how come I see no PSA reading in the blood tests? (I'm 72) His response was a curt, at a certain age, the treatment isn't worth it. I'm still looking into that.

[HenryA]

Originally Posted by Mr. Pink

I just recently moved, got a new doctor and full checkup, and asked him, hey, how come I see no PSA reading in the blood tests? (I'm 72) His response was a curt, at a certain age, the treatment isn't worth it. I'm still looking into that.

Worth it to who?
Get the test.

[Wolfman]

Originally Posted by HenryA

Worth it to who?
Get the test.

Yeah, this. I'm always surprised when I hear the "treatment's too this or too that" angle... no one's needing any treatment *now*... if the result comes back concerning, we can follow up and monitor, but to dismiss the test out of hand because treatment options aren't perfect is a weak answer.

We run it on all out guys over 40, will retest after a 10-day/2 week break from anything that could jostle the prostate (ie, cycling, receptive anal intercourse, etc.) if it's high, and refer or surveil from there. It's what *I'd* want for me...

[Mr. Pink]

Yeah, but, a more serious issue popped up, so, priorities right now.

I have heard that 80 and over positive PSA is usually ignored, because you'll be dead before it gets you. 72 is still a bit young, right?

[dave thompson]

Originally Posted by HenryA

Worth it to who?
Get the test.

True this.

Three years ago, when I was 80, my Doc became concerned because my yearly PSA test was showing increased levels each time. I was sent out for 'core samples', that's what I called them, and it was found I had prostate cancer. My options then were surgery or radiation. I chose radiation, 28 straight days of female assistants telling me to take my pants down and lay still for a few minutes while the giant machine made noises. Now, three years later, my PSA readings are in the 0.5 range, down from the pre-treatment values of 6.5+.

With early detection there are many more options.

[PSC]

FYI. Avoid cycling prior to taking a PSA test, it can elevate your levels.

[Mr. Pink]

Originally Posted by dave thompson

True this.

Three years ago, when I was 80, my Doc became concerned because my yearly PSA test was showing increased levels each time. I was sent out for 'core samples', that's what I called them, and it was found I had prostate cancer. My options then were surgery or radiation. I chose radiation, 28 straight days of female assistants telling me to take my pants down and lay still for a few minutes while the giant machine made noises. Now, three years later, my PSA readings are in the 0.5 range, down from the pre-treatment values of 6.5+.

With early detection there are many more options.

I am learning that radiation ain't so simple. It's quite the lethal method of treatment that saves many lives, but, ahem, leaves it's mark. Many a time, permanently. Of course, an 80 year old man wouldn't be too concerned about intensive radiation aimed at his, you know.

[dave thompson]

Originally Posted by Mr. Pink

I am learning that radiation ain't so simple. It's quite the lethal method of treatment that saves many lives, but, ahem, leaves it's mark. Many a time, permanently. Of course, an 80 year old man wouldn't be too concerned about intensive radiation aimed at his, you know.

Speak for yourself. I’ve not had issues since the radiation treatment. Radiation is FAR simpler and has better results than surgery.

I had a good radiologist and spoke to him about the “mark” it might leave. The prosate gland isn’t near…you know….

[Tony Edwards]

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer this spring, and underwent a radical prostatectomy a few months ago. I am 53 so the surgery seemed to my doctor and me to make the most sense. Not fun but definitely preferable to death!