Waiting for prostate biopsy results, not looking good

I am waiting results for prostate biopsy. Had scans and rectum examination and not looking good. Family don’t want to know as if nothing is amiss. Every time I talk with my wife, she turns it around to her variety of illnesses, minor compared to this. Got to the stage where I feel it would be better going it alone and work from there. Done everything I shouldn’t have on the internet. Spend most of the night just thinking about it and by the time morning comes, I’m exhausted. I have the bowel cancer people chasing me for an annual check up. The dentist is chopping and changing appointments for major work to be done. I am now diabetic and that team are switching tablets and asking me to blood test all the time. I relentlessly am getting messages from doctor’s surgery for blood tests, blood pressure or stupid surveys rather than focussing on my main concerns. Try to get a doctor’s appointment and you wait  eight weeks! And to cap it all my glasses have broken and I’ve discovered I have not had new specs for twelve years. If all this wasn’t really happening, I would see the funny side somewhere ….but I can’t!

  • Hello GeofUK

    I'm sorry to hear that you're currently waiting for the results of a prostate biopsy. It sounds like you have an awful lot on your plate at the moment with not much support. it's understandable that you're feeling overwhelmed by everything. 

    We know that for many people this period of waiting and uncertainty can be difficult. It's natural that you're feeling worried. It can sometimes help to talk with someone about how you're feeling and I wonder if you might find it useful to talk things through with one of our nurses. I know they will be happy to offer any advice, information and support they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    In the meantime, do try and avoid searching the internet for answers. Although we know many people turn to the internet for information about health concerns, what most often happens is that they are left feeling even more anxious and still have no answers for their situation. Again, it may be better for you to chat through your questions with one of our nurses. 

    Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for your results GeofUK. Do let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator