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5000 ?? 🤯 Holy moly ... amazing that he didn't have other severe symptoms.
My 80yo uncle has just had a prostate cancer diagnosis - stage 2, starting radiotherapy next month. Could be a rocky road ...
And one of our friends (64yo) was diagnosed last year with "a little bit of cancer" (his words) - thankfully caught early, then completely and successfully snipped out. 🤞
Messaged him today and his PSA levels have gone up (rest of bloodwork was fine), so they've booked him for CT and MRI scans.
The good dick doc explains why the PSA test is insufficient, and you still need a regular rubber glove check ... although he doesn't say if your own partner can simply do it ! 😁
Hey I wan't expecting that image!
Anyway, Sunday I felt there was a(nother) problem with my right eye. An appointment at my local Opthalmology clinic and I have been diagnosed with Posterior Vitreous Detatchment, a common, age-related condition where the jelly-like vitreous humor inside the eye separates from the retina. Was given a leaflet and told "it's an age thing. There's nothing to be done."
Great. Aging.
Hey I wan't expecting that image!
whoops ... sorry, it is rather nsfw! But I don't think it was showing when I posted the link ... 🤔
Posterior Vitreous Detatchment
By weird coincidence, Mrs Driver was also diagnosed with similar, this month. She sees some dark spot 'floaters', when looking at a pale background like a white wall (occasionally the sky), and also less-commonly, sees some white lines.
NHS: Detached retina (retinal detachment)
GeminiPosterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is a common eye condition where the vitreous gel separates from the retina, often leading to symptoms like floaters and flashing lights, but it usually does not cause permanent vision loss.
PVD is a common condition that, while potentially alarming due to its symptoms, usually does not lead to serious complications if monitored properly. Regular eye examinations are essential for maintaining eye health, especially as one ages.PVD occurs when the vitreous, a gel-like substance filling the eye, becomes more liquid and separates from the retina at the back of the eye. This condition is particularly common in individuals over the age of 50, although it can occur earlier in those who are myopic (nearsighted) or have had eye surgery.Symptoms
Floaters: Small dark spots or shapes that appear in your vision, often resembling spiders or tadpoles. These are caused by clumps of vitreous gel casting shadows on the retina.
Flashing Lights: Flickering lights in the peripheral vision, which occur when the vitreous pulls on the retina.
Visual Changes: While PVD itself is not painful and does not typically lead to sight loss, it can mimic symptoms of more serious conditions like retinal detachment, which requires immediate medical attention.
Obviously not bothered by the prostate check diagram. Had my first one a couple of years ago when I found what [thankfully] turned out to be a cyst on one of my testicles. Doc was like, "I've checked your balls, let's check your prostate as well while you're here."
Actually an ex-work boss was diagnosed with protate cancer just last year. He's only 67 and is being treated with chemo and a new drug to [hopefully] stop the spread of the disease. He's doing okay enough.
The eye specialist was rather blase about his findings, "it's an age thing, nothing needs to be done, here's a leaflet" which left me a bit down as obviously I wouldn't want eye surgery (and reading types of surgery is yikes), but knowing there's nothing that can be done unless more symptoms develop. Mine's like a transparent (shower) curtain moving across my eye with a clear ball iin the centre that rotates back and forth. I can almost feel the movement of the fluid in my eye (which is disconcerting, to say the least). Wondering if it has anything to do with the missing patch of my right eye vision after my heart surgery last year (I say it is connected, but the surgeons say of course not).
Leaflet says to avoid strenuous activity for six weeks following diagnosis while the brain learns to adjust. Hope Mrs. Driver isn't having any discomfort with it.
The doctors decided that I might benefit from a blood test for prostate cancer. That's the bait and switch... they draw blood, get results and then BAM! the old unwelcome finger test.
Apparently fine, but I was going to call Childline
[thankfully] turned out to be a cyst on one of my testicles.
Yep, both me and my bro had this diagnosed, too. I saw a female doctor, early 30s, obvs not used to rooting round in men's junk, she was more uncomortable than me ... had to resist the obvs jokes. After a minute, she called for male backup! (hey, that sounds a bit sinister now, but I was well-behaved, honest). She was very curious, and I felt like a lab specimen!
they draw blood, get results and then BAM! the old unwelcome finger test.
yeah, apparently you do need both tests. Main problem with the finger test for me was lube leakage over the next hour ... soggy! And not risking a bubble-fart ... 🫧
Who's got two thumbs and came down with the flu Monday? 👎 😧 👍
40°C temperature wasn't fun.
Merry Christmas y'all.
