Suspected prostate cancer

Having felt poorly all of a sudden I rang my local doctor . For 2 days  a passed blood in my wee . It passed but I felt sore below . My sides and lower back . I my visit to the doctor I was checked by him and had the finger on my prostate . Tests seemed to be fine . I went to get a scan , and again seemed fine . I then have the blood tests and they say I’ve got a low iron store . So I’m having trouble weeing and my bowel movements aren’t great and painful . I want to go but not much happens .i got a text from my doctor saying they are referring me to urology clinic . Saying suggested prostate cancer . That was yesterday. I haven’t slept at all . I’m a wreck . I’m so upset and feeling like I’m going to die . I’m 49 . Consider myself fit . And don’t smoke . Or take drugs . Haven’t had a day off work on the sick in 5 or 6 years . Is there anyone who could give me some advice . I really need help . I’m hoping if it is early prostate cancer it’s treated asap . 

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  • Hi Stuart49, and welcome, though I'm sure you never wanted to be here. Stuart to be honest I don't know if you have prostate cancer, though your scan and DRE are fine, which is good news, as is your age, health and fitness, which should you be diagnosed will be big plusses with any treatments, which are amazing and improving all the time, and one thing to remember 98% of men with prostate cancer will not die of it, PS your feelings are normal, the thought of having cancer is a frightening experience. best wishes at urology, take care.

    Eddie

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  • Hi Stuart49, and welcome, though I'm sure you never wanted to be here. Stuart to be honest I don't know if you have prostate cancer, though your scan and DRE are fine, which is good news, as is your age, health and fitness, which should you be diagnosed will be big plusses with any treatments, which are amazing and improving all the time, and one thing to remember 98% of men with prostate cancer will not die of it, PS your feelings are normal, the thought of having cancer is a frightening experience. best wishes at urology, take care.

    Eddie

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