PCA3 Test - Is there a Value once Diagnosed?

Welcome. I know that you have been reading the forum and getting much info. Only you can make the decision as to which treatment is best for you. Gather as much info as you can.

With a Gleason 6 you have some time to make a decision. So many time we make rushed decision simply because of the C word. A Gleason 6 is usually means that it is slow growning. Get a second opinion or even a 3rd, concerning different treatments.

I know that you head is spinning at this point. We have all been there. If you have specific questions do not hesitate to ask. You can be sure that someone on the board has had the situation that you would be asking about.

I suggested to a few others you my want to make an e-mail address for members to reply directly to you on some personal matters. You can make an e-mail address on HW just for that purpose.

Best of Luck
One of the PC Brothers.

Jeff T
Cajun Country

Great question Defender,

I spent a little while reading up on PSA3 and its genetic marker and it left me like you, wondering what it would accomplish.
Let's say you do the test. It will likely show you have a genetic disposition to PCa. Unless you are considering only a vasectomy would that change your treatment decision in any way? What if it shows you don't have the marker? You already have PC. So if the test outcome will not affect your decision why do it? Unless you are doing it as a control study for science I don't see the point.

This test seems like a neat way to identify people who might have PCa down the road. I hope employers never use this to screen for employees with potential health issues. A slippery slope indeed.

Maybe someone else sees something we're missing.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
Jeff