Posted 7/30/2016 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
Well, it's good news! If one can consider a diagnosis of PC good news! Anyone who has read my previous posts regarding my Dad's doubling PSA in a year while on Finasteride (from 3.5 -7)....he had the MRI several weeks ago, which showed a 1cm area of concern and was followed up by a fusion biopsy last Monday. The doctor called yesterday to give the biopsy results and Dad will go in for a follow-up consultation to have them explained in more detail.
But- the main thing is that his Urologist conveyed over the phone that the few cancer cells that were found were low grade - not the "life threatening kind". I'm sure we will receive the detailed pathology report when we go to the appointment and find out whether treatment is necessary and what type.
Based on what I've read and statistics show that it was likely there would be some cancer cells in the biopsy... But we are relieved it is low grade and treatable if necessary!
Thanks to everyone's input and moral support through this! I have shared everyone's input with my Dad, who is extremely grateful!
Dad's age 71
Has been monitoring PSA for 10 years.
2 previous biopsies negative, 2007 and 2011
2016 recent PSA rose from 3.5-7 in a year
MRI found 1cm area of concern
Fusion Biopsy confirmed some cancer cells - low grade.