Prostate Scrape

[MTBER2B]

Hi Wayne, did a scrape last year. One thing I can say...... Whish I did it 5 years ago! After the op, bit uncomfortable for 2 to 3 days. After that...... A breeze!! And a stream like a 21year old! I was off the bike for about 2 weeks and after a month, back with no pain. Didn't change saddle. Strongs... You will not believe in the quality of life you will win back 

[WaynejG]

1 hour ago, MTBER2B said:

Hi Wayne, did a scrape last year. One thing I can say...... Whish I did it 5 years ago! After the op, bit uncomfortable for 2 to 3 days. After that...... A breeze!! And a stream like a 21year old! I was off the bike for about 2 weeks and after a month, back with no pain. Didn't change saddle. Strongs... You will not believe in the quality of life you will win back 

Well that's what I wanted to hear. Thank you.

[love2fly]

This relates somewhat but I'm putting this out there in the hope I can convince someone sitting on the fence, to go and get a PSA test.

About 5 or 6 years ago I started to get the odd bladder infection and an associated high PSA.

For a few years I had a fluctuating PSA.

My brother had just had Brachytherapy for prostate cancer and a year later I consulted his Urologist who in his words treated me conservatively with antibiotics. I think for that year I was on antibiotics for 1/12 months.....I just felt out of sorts and always didn't have the greatest urine flow.

I went to see my GP who has known me for 20 Plus years and he agreed something wasn't right.

By then I had had about 5 or 6 DRE's that never picked up any abnormality.

My GP referred me to another Urologist, this one at Donny Gordon.

Long story short, after another elevated PSA test the new Urologist scheduled a biopsy procedure at Morningside, with an Oncologist in attendance.

The result was  officially diagnosed as Malignant Neoplasm of the prostate ie prostate cancer.

If left, my Urologist was of the opinion it would spread as the tumour was on the lymphatic system, usually prostate cancer spreads to bones and lungs - not a great idea so we agreed on Brachytherapy, whereby radioactive seeds are implanted into the prostate.

Unlike my brother who seemingly cruised through the recovery, I had the opposite. Having to pee every hour during the night, discomfort, difficulty to get comfortable riding and havinblg to stop to pee 3 times in a 30km ride.

This lasted for 2 1/2 years plus the odd infection and my old friend, the antibiotic.

It's only now, almost 3 years later that I can have a decent pee.....for a long, long time, my life was present, seemingly forever standing in the bathroom

At least 3 of my friends have also come to light having prostate cancer and my wish is that all men over 40 get the simple, inexpensive and very UN obtrusive PSA test.

As someone posted above, DRE's are less reliable and of the 6 to 8 I have had they have never indicated anything out of the ordinary, and YES, my very professional 2nd Urologist, admitted that he did not even buy me flowers.

This is too long to proof read on my phone so please excuse any typos.

If you'd like more info, please feel free to reach out.

Good luck!

Edited February 24 by love2fly

[Harryn]

Crikey. If this thread depicts the demographic and age of BH, we’re in trouble.

Here is the big question. Does cycling cause elevated PSA? 

[WaynejG]

Cycling apparently can temporarily increase psa levels but after 48 hours should return to normal.

[Mamil]

9 hours ago, Harryn said:

Crikey. If this thread depicts the demographic and age of BH, we’re in trouble.

Here is the big question. Does cycling cause elevated PSA? 

Gcn did a report on this. Incidence of prostate cancers no different in cyclists than gen pop. Which is good news. 

Im surprised discovery etal  dont make PSA part of their screening. 

[ChrisF]

10 hours ago, love2fly said:

This relates somewhat but I'm putting this out there in the hope I can convince someone sitting on the fence, to go and get a PSA test.

About 5 or 6 years ago I started to get the odd bladder infection and an associated high PSA.

For a few years I had a fluctuating PSA.

My bolrothwr had just had Brachytherapy for prostate cancer and a year later I consulted his Urologist who in his words treated me conservatively with antibiotics. I think for that year I was on antibiotics for 1/12 months.....I just felt out of sorts and always didn't have the greatest urine flow.

I went to see my GP who has known me for 20 Plus years and he agreed something wasn't right.

By then I had had about 5 or 6 DRE's that never picked up any abnormality.

My GP referred me to another Urologist, this one at Donny Gordon.

Long story short, after another elevated PSA test the new Urologist scheduled a biopsy procedure at Morningside, with an Oncologist in attendance.

The result was  officially diagnosed as Malignant Neoplasm of the prostate ie prostate cancer.

If left, my Urologist was of the opinion it would spread as the tumour was on the lymphatic system, usually prostate cancer spreads to bones and lungs - not a great idea so we agreed on Brachytherapy, whereby radioactive seeds are implanted into the prostate.

Unlike my brother who seemingly cruises through the recovery, I had the opposite. Having to pee every hour during the night, discomfort, difficulty to get comfortable riding and havinblg to stop to pee 3 times in a 30km ride.

This lasted for 2 1/2 years plus the odd infection and my old friend, the antibiotic.

It's only now, almost 3 years later that I can have a decent pee.....for a long, long time, my life was present, seemingly forever standing in the bathroom

At least 3 of my friends have also come to light having the same disease and my wish is that all men over 49 get the simple, inexpensive and very UN obtrusive PSA test.

As someone posted above, DRE's are less reliable and of the 6 to 8 I have had they have never indicates anything out of the ordinary, and YES, my very professional 2nd Urologist, admitted that he did not even buy me flowers.

This is too long to proof read on my phone so please excuse any typos.

If you'd like more info, please feel free to reach out.

Good luck!

 

I recentl6 heard a Dr saying that as soon as men get symptoms relating to urinary infection and/or issues urinating ... get the PSA and the finger tip test ...

 

 

Personal opinion ... Drs going for a 2nd or 3rd round of anti.biotics without a proper medical screening .... ger a 2nd opinion !!

[love2fly]

On 2/22/2026 at 7:16 AM, ChrisF said:

 

I recentl6 heard a Dr saying that as soon as men get symptoms relating to urinary infection and/or issues urinating ... get the PSA and the finger tip test ...

 

 

Personal opinion ... Drs going for a 2nd or 3rd round of anti.biotics without a proper medical screening .... ger a 2nd opinion !!

That's exactly what I did. Ended up with same Oncologist guy my brother had after changing Urologists.

Re cycling's effect on PSA, AFAIK sex has a greater effect Pre PSA blood test.....I  cycle 3 to 4 times a week and my PSA is down from double digits to 0.33.

I agree that medical aids should ask for more PSA test as it costs under R200 if I recall correctly and its actually the Doc consultation that's the biggie.

Edited March 19 by love2fly

[IceCreamMan]

Hey Wayne

just wanted to say thanks again for raising this on an open forum. It’s something we do not talk about enough as men cos well, we men innit.

Had my test on Saturday. Results today. Thankfully all ok. On the back of this post I have encouraged all my mates to go to. Time us men have these conversations. 
 

cheers and keep us informed as to how you get on.