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Diagnosed in October, PSA 97, Gleason 4+3/7

I just found this site this week so I guess I'm already 6 months behind. :) I'm 66, healthy and active and in October I learned my PSA rocketed up...

Has everyone here had a TRUS Biopsy ?

My father recently had elevated psa at 18 and the doctor advised MRI and trus biopsy my question is , if MRI shows something is the biopsy still necessary because...

55 and looking for some insight

I was diagnosed two years ago. Have been doing active surveillance since. 3 biopsy’s -1 MRI—multiple Psa tests Latest biopsy revealed 3 areas of concern one (3-3) and 2 (3-4)...

If MP-MRI shows cancer why biopsy ?

Is it necessary to do a biopsy if the mri shows cancer. Asking for my dad who is 83. Why can’t treatment be started as soon as mri report is...

Thinking of doing nothing

Am 62 and just found out that I have three cancerous prostate growths. Doctor wants me to look at prostatectomy or radiation. Thing is I’m not sure if I want...

What Should Be Known About the Digital Rectal Exam?

There's a lot to be discussed about digital rectal exams. This is a space to ask questions and share your experience with DRE's....

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Nervous about findings

47 years old PSA increase from 2.7 to 4.55 in one year. MRI result of PIRADS 3. Biopsy results (17 samples) 5 on right ride, 1 on left were positive...

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SBRT or HDR Brachytherapy - 48 y/o

I’m 48 years old and diagnosed with the beginning stages of intermediate prostate cancer. Highest Gleason 7, in 4 areas, highest PSA was 7.1. Was mostly 3-5.5 during active surveillance...

K4 score results

I'm 56 years old and started having some issues with urinating. Went to my family doctor and had my PSA tested. Results were 14.6. Referred to a urologist and two...

Likelihood of metastasis to bone?

I'm a 66 year-old generally healthy male. My PSA has gone from 1.5 to 2.5 over the past three years. My father had PCa. I tend to get anxiety over...

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