[robert meldrum]

Unfortunately ...........Yes and I'm just suggesting everyone should be aware that a simple blood test should be routine from around the mid 40's.

We all tend to think we're invincible as long as we seem to function normally on a day to day basis and take things for granted.

I've got to 67 and still function pretty much as I did at 47, but a simple blood test and the follow up has shown otherwise.

I now have choices to make 

[AshWhite]

Sorry to hear that Rob.

All the best mate

[JandS]

What's PSA??

[wynne jones]

Robert

The blood test shows it up earlier so it's much more likely to be treatable. So it's bad news but probably good luck.

[Jim_77]

John, we're talking prostrate issues mate.

Robert, sorry to hear that

Hope the docs get you sorted.

[robert meldrum]

Didn't really want to post it on here but it made me a bit grumpy for a couple of months and  I feel every one should know about the blood checks which are advisable.

In my case........I'm in limbo as my youngest who's only 18 and was born with a serious heart problem has been told she must have a heart valve replaced SOON and I really want that out of the way as a priority.

Jaclyn is a stunner and throughout school was an outstanding athlete, excellent martial artist and a very formidable footballer, but we always knew she could have problems ahead.

They've arrived 

[Ian Rochester]

... and here's us all complaining about minor ailments and problems at work!

Puts it all into perspective.  Robert I hope everything sorts itself out for you and your family.

[PaulKing]

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Testsscreening/ThePSAtest/ThePSAtest.aspx

[Paul Moss]

Rob, things like this are hard. Keep yer chin up mate. Good luck.

Paul