Not exactly an easy thing to talk about, but those of us of a "certain age" need to think about this. I recently had a 12 point biopsy of the prostate. Certainly not one of the more fun things I've done, but necessary in older men. I went in for the follow up this morning and of the 12 samples 11 were fine. The 12th you ask? Approximately 5% of the examined tissue (a very tiny sample, I assure you) showed a bit of cancer. The good news? It doesn't require surgery or a radiation seed to take care of, it will be cryotherapy. So, although it's certainly not something to look forward to, it is essential that it get done.

 

to be honest I had an involuntary flinch when i read the thread title.

 

You should prostrate yourself at the news of your prostate. Had my prostate removed while lying prostrate in 2013.
A reminder to all the guys here to have a finger exam every year. Could save your life.

 

Welcome to the club As the saying goes been there done that.

 

ugh yeah ... I am 45 so have to start doing this finger thing .....

 

thanks for posting this important information, all the best with the treatment Ken.

 

Hope all goes well Ken.

 

The best part about it (if there is indeed a best part) is that it's out-patient treatment. Again, not something I'm looking forward to, but something that has to be done.

 

Thanks Dave. I have such a tiny case that I feel almost lucky. My father was diagnosed late in life after it was too late for him.

 

Hope that is the extent of it. I know that all will be well.