Just curious , I hear lots about the big places like Mayo , MSK etc Wonder if people here use any “ local” drs or hospitals and their thoughts Thx...
Is it unusual for a new lab to have higher readings ?...
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I’m scheduled at the end of May for retest .. I’m hoping it’s lower 😁 I guess I wondered if this new lab may have different numbers … wishful thinking … My original Dr always used the same lab.....
Well… I do have concerns about everything to do with my health.. I always stress right before my yearly exams .. I don’t feel I want a biopsy ,,, I trust my Dr to tell me if and when he feels it...
I don’t think the range bothers me , more the jump Just wonder if the change last year in labs ? Wishful thinking...
I’ve had a weak stream for years ever since I’ve been told I had and enlarged gland . Usually one time at night sometimes two. Uro said gland feels normal .. This last test used a new lab at the...
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Oh I didn’t mean to “target “ anyone here , I appreciate everyone’s responses and help , I just wonder why someone’s decision or opinion may have changed . Again , didn’t mean to sound like I’m...
Pratoman no never had biopsy , uro said not needed .. Last year when I posted the raise in numbers , everyone said no need to worry , I guess I will wait until this years apt to see what he says...
This is weird because every response I’ve had with prior posts have said “ you have no need to be concerned “ I posted last year when my PSA came back at 2.48 and everyone responding said no reason...
Well I’m getting close to my yearly stress test , I mean uro visit … Last time my PSA was 2.48 up from 1.85 year before I’m 64 yrs old , no history of PC , do have enlarged prostate and have had for...
Ok it invasive ductile carcinoma stage 1a Hormone receptor positive , no lymph involvement , DCIS is low intermediate , ER is strongly positive 2/NEU is negative in invasive carcinoma score 0 Onctype...
I hear ya … I’ll report back after my appointment .. This Uro is a young guy , I’ve only seen him twice , my original retired He’s a nice guy and I hope he knows what he’s doing...
Ahh gotcha , I’m not trying to sound like I understand or even know anything about options . I just hope if I do ever have to have a biopsy , they knock me out !...
Why didn’t you opt for removal ? Isnt that the best for advanced cases...
I can’t tell by your signature .. what was your treatment of choice and how did it work out...
My brother doesn’t seem to take an interest and most questions I ask him re; his PSA etc he hasn’t a clue. He told me they did the seeds and radiation. His dr thought that was his best option I...
I hear ya , again I thought the jump in one year was cause for worry...
Thx for all the feedback, I do appreciate your insight . I truly do hope my worry is wasted...
Thank you and I understand, seeing that large of a jump is my concern...
Any of you near Syracuse Ny area...
So what if the MRI didn’t show suspicious areas ? Would they still have wanted the biopsy ? Do they put you out to do the biopsy ?...
Hummmm sure pls let me know...
Interesting .. again my concern is the jump from last year to this of .64...
No issues other than weak stream that we attribute to the enlarged gland...
Isn’t that jump of .6 important...
Wow, so is the mri done before a biopsy ? Do you think he will suggest anything if my DRE is normal in June ?...
I understand all of that , I always refrain from bike for 6 days , alcohol for 4 days , sex 4 days , no Dre before blood draw.. The only thing different this year was the lab...
So what did your uro say ? My brother is 7 yrs older , diagnosed last year and with PC My other two Bros and dad never .....
Again my concern went the number but the jump...
I have my DRE in June , I had one last June and he said enlarged 55 as every year .....
Would it be a difference in labs ? This is the first time I ever used the hospital lab . Every other year it’s been my Drs office lab...
Thank you for your response My concern wasn’t so much the number but the jump in one year of .6 I’m worried but that’s my nature...
59 views and no comments .. Drs office called me back and said “ he’s not concerned , he will see you in June at your normal apt” Again , this doesn’t seem good and I would appreciate your guys input...
Not sure why my signature isn’t showing...
I don’t have PC that I know of ., been watching my PSA for years.. Last year was 1.85 , year before 1.68, two years ago 1.67 i think Now it came back 2.49 !!! Now I have an enlarged prostate , I...
So she was told after calcification biopsy that she has C The surgeon we met with today said it “ is contained “ and he recommended a lumpectomy . Then pill for five years and radiation. But he said...
Thx for all the reply’s . I do know much of the worry and stress is self induced . I hate getting old..er...
I understand I’d rather not take the meds but I do prefer like a 80 yr old I only get up once a night usually 3 am...
Any ocular issues with that...
My oldest brother just this year was diag with PC His PSA went from 1.8 to almost 4 in a year His Gleason score I believe was 7 He just finished radiation .. But I’ve been getting my PSA since I was...
A while back someone here spoke of the best BPH drug It not only eased the symptoms but also was a shown to avoid PC ?? I’m going to talk to my Dr about the options because my stream is very weak.....
So that rise of .22 in a year is “ ok” ? Again I do have an enlarged prostate, about 5 yrs ago Dr said it was 55 , not sure what that means I’m going to post another question about the best med to...
Really ? So you think it’s concerning ?...
Well I always hate getting my PSA test. I don’t have PC.. at least that I know of. It was 1.63 last time which was a little over a year ago .. 1.64 the year before .. I have an enlarged prostate as...
What treatment would be best ? With so many different thoughts how dies one know . I guess the question is, IF it were you .. what would you choose and why...
Ok he met with the surgeon, said it hasn’t left the prostate, said 20 yr survival rate is almost 100 percent and if it does come back it’s easy to treat??? He recommended radiation over surgery even...
I will have him check, thank you...
Also, due to Covid , he can’t take anyone with him...