There's a lot of hope so don't worry. It's a standard procedure and doesn't mean he has prostate cancer, that's why they have to do a biopsy to find out. If the biopsy shows positive there is treatment that will bring the PSA down and keep the cancer under control. They will send him for two CT scans (tissue and bone) to identify if the cancer has spread outside of the prostate

He will see a consultant and be told the results of the biopsy and scans. A team of doctors will meet and discuss what action to take. 

The cancer in the prostate feeds off testosterone. They will give him medication to block that from happening. That will stop the cancer from growing. They might suggest radiotherapy.

It all depends on the tests, what action they will take, If the cancer has spread outside of the prostate, there is strong medication to slow the cancer right down and even stop it. 

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer 11 years ago with a PSA 7.4. I moved house and was lost in the NHS computer system and never received any treatment. I was told the biopsy only showed one cancer cell which was very low and they would keep an eye on me, which they never did. I never thought there was anything to worry about as they didn't seem concerned about the result.

11 years on and I'm still here. It's a very slow growing cancer.

In May I asked for a PSA blood test. the doctor phoned to tell me the result. I had to get him to repeat the figure as I thought I had misheard him. PSA 234.

That reading indicates the cancer has spread outside of the prostate.

Had biopsy and two scans and then saw the consultant. Cancer of the lymph nodes in pelvic area and bone cancer. I'm slim, don't look my age, fit and positive. I thought that's me done. He said a team would meet and discuss my case and he would get back to me. I then get a phone call to see the consultant straight away. He said we could have told you over the phone but the news was so good he wanted to tell me face to face. We are going to put you on medication. The medication I'm on cost £100 a pill and is delivered to my door by courier. They must have thought I was worth the cost.

I also have an implant put in my stomach every 3 months. My PSA is now 0.02. Have blood tests every months and 3 days later they phone me with the results and see if I'm having any side effects from the drugs. Just finished radiotherapy, once a day over 6 weeks. 

Don't even think about losing your husband. He has many years ahead of him. Look at me. If I live another 5 years that will be 15 I will have had cancer and I'm still fit and healthy. 

Has your husband been given the leaflet on the biopsy procedure?

Regards

Paul