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Cyclists and prostate cancer
is it my imagination or do a disproportionate number of cyclists comment on prostate cancer message boards?
Not a joke. I have been involved in a variety of sports from sailing to rugby and have indeed met a few cyclists over time but it just seems to me that on a % basis, there is more than the average here on this message board.
Has anyone else had similar thoughts? I am thinking their PSA levels may be naturally elevated over time. Probably mistaken but doesn't hurt to ask.
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Great question. Wonderfully thoughtful answers. I wondered about bike riding and PC for years. Hidden in plain sight was my own aPC (advanced prostate cancer). Love that bike riding feeling. One day my Prostate exploded. Emergency room, PSA 118, diagnosis Stage 4, advanced. Lots of scary tested, scans, 4.10 years from that moment. But, I still ride a bike, it's an e-trike. Love it, extra padded seat.
Looking at Mycahrt scares the heck out of me, no good news, not even hopeful news, just negative vibes. But, my trike give be a gift of hope and feeling good every time I ride it.
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2 ReactionsI have wondered the sam thing- I am 73-been biking since I was 9 yrs old...suddenly diagnosed with Gleason 8 Stage IV ( two lymph nodes) in late May 2025...my theory is cycling- with some guys- can exacerbate a weak area of prostate wall causing a break and pprostatic fluid leaks out. Lymph nodes do their best to mop up and contain ( which I think they did in my case).
But as we age, tissue gets thinner and prostate is no exception. Instead of not check the PSA - like we saw happen last 10-15 yrs- I think older men should ahve PSA checked every 6 months..a home test would be a great thing..then if a rise is charted, on to urologist to do more comprehensive testing..
it seems there is an epedemic of Stage IV proste cancer being diagnosed these days.