What to expect at initial consultation
My GP recommended I see a urologist due to increase in PSA in my latest blood test. Values have gone from 1.69 in 2019 to 2.88 last week.
What should I expect during my first appointment on 11/25/22 with the urologist in your experience? DRE? Ultrasound?
Thanks in advance.
I was in a similar situation. My PSA was on a slow rise and it was suggested I might want to pay a visit to a urologist. The GP did not find any issues with a digital due to the fact that the cancer lump was on the back side of the gland and very easy to miss. The urologist put more pressure on the gland and did feel a lump. Further testing showed some hot spots and I then needed to undergo a 12 core needle biopsy 2 weeks later. I would suggest you ask about the use of numbing agent prior to any biopsy. It turned out I had a Gleason 9 contained prostate cancer (confirmed by an MRI). I underwent surgery in 2013. Today I show no evidence of disease. Do hope that helps. Dennis (ProstateCancer.net TEAM)
Thanks!
