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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)...

Androgen therapy may not be needed for intermediate prostate cancer

i did a check of research papers on pubmed and quickly found several studies with large numbers of patients followed and saw two startling conclusions. 1. there is no consensus...

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...

Avoiding the doctor calls

Hi. The urologist has called me 2x and I’ve “missed” both calls. Bloodwork was last week and doctor wants to do a prostate biopsy. I’m a solid “NO” on that...

Penile lengthening

Has anyone tried techniques to lengthen the penis after prostate cancer treatment? Becca Ironside, Moderator...

Do you have intentions for the year to come?

Some people set resolutions at the start of a new year, others do not opt into the resolution trend. We all should have intentions for the new year though; not...

What mistakes have you made?

There are many decisions that come with a prostate cancer diagnosis; sometimes we feel like we make mistakes in our journey. What mistakes have you made after your diagnosis? What...

PSA 142

Hi all. I just recently had bloodwork done and my PSA is 142. 4 years ago it was 2. My GP has me referred to a Urologist so this is...

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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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