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How Long Since Your Diagnosis?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 30, 2025 | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
I have seen & read my MRI report from 7/29, so I know what the radiologist thinks. I "know" I have prostate cancer. I see my urologist in the morning to go over my MRI and I believe I will be told that I have cancer then. I admit to being a bit anxious about the journey forward. I have travel plans to visit NC starting Saturday. I will likely postpone that trip - so there is a change because of my prostate issue.
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Welcome to the journey. As a nine year cancer survivor I advise:
Love as much as you can
Eat healthy fresh foods
Exercise daily
Don’t drink alcohol
Seek out the best medical care
Become informed but not obsessed
Find balance in your life
Use the entire journey as an opportunity for personal growth
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It’s good that you’ve seen and understand your test/scan results.
Note that except in rare cases, your radiologist/urologist won’t likely tell you that you have prostate cancer based on just an MRI.
An MRI will result in a PIRADS score (of 1 to 5) being assigned to suspicious areas, with the PIRADS scores indicating the “likelihood of clinically significant cancer being present.” It indicates a probability of prostate cancer; it’s not definitive for prostate cancer. Your next step will possibly be a biopsy.
> what are the PIRADS scores in your MRI report?
If all you’ve had is an MRI, you’re still a long way out from even considering treatment. Enjoy your your trip to NC.