Being referred for a colonoscopy by the GP after 6 days of bleeding. Interesting reading that in the USA they recommend that Prostate Cancer patients have a regular screening with a colonoscopy as there is a relationship between prostate cancer and colon polyps/colorectal cancer. Regular screening enables the polyps to be caught early and removed before they turn cancerous. Recommended screening is every three years. Will have to discuss this with GP after my screening. Problem in the UK is that they don't do this screening. However if you are over 60 they do do this screening for men but not in relation to Prostate Cancer.
I suppose they think over 60 is ok as most prostate cancer occurrences are with men over 60. Just unfortunate a minority of us are under 60 and we are missed.
Other shocker was my weight: need to trim down. 117.8 kg with a BMI of 35.6 is well too heavy.
Must get out more or re-join the gym
Friday, 28 November 2014
Cancer / Recurrence free 2 years post Prostatectomy
Had my check up with the consultant October 2014 and PSA test which has come back with a less than 0.01 which is fabulous news. Consultant was kind when he suggested I had put on a few pounds. Really need to do something about the weight that I have put on. I can only put that down to feeling lethargic and not really wanting to do anything. Doesn't help that 2 years of ED plays on your mental state.
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