Prostatitis - I hate you... AS - I love you...

So those that remember my mania will recall a PSA that went something like: 1.0, 4.5, 2.5, 8.5, 8.5...

Prostatitis you all said... Uro ignored me (and you), my horse smiled (she's a mare). MRI... biopsy, tiny volume G6 in one spot. Congratulations Mr F, you have cancer said his secretary!

"Active Surveillence" please.... Thank GOD I took that decision.

Got my first AS PSA today - 3 months later, no horse, no sex and some Aleve.

1.60

ONE POINT FREAKIN' SIX OH!

Prostatitis and good old fashioned aging G6... I'll take it. A very leading Uro should have known to listen to me in the first place - but he failed safe I guess.

My points:

1. YIPPEE for me!

2. If you are one of the newbies that rocks up here just like I did with a PSA all over the map, listen to the guys... it's more likely than not prostatitis. If you're over 50 there's a good chance you have some G6 lurking about too minding it's own business... welcome to the 'aging male' club along with the rest of us.

3. (My opinion only) If you have a roller-coaster PSA and find a small G6 and the Uro offers radical surgery (as mine did)... SLOW THE FECK DOWN and look wayyyyy hard before you leap. Just about every piece of evidence out there supports this approach!

Yes... I'm crying... this time with happiness dudes.

Paul

Glad to hear this Paul....we hate to say we told you so...but... we told you so :)

Paul, great story and great decision making. I wish you continued good reports!

Jim

Congratulations Paul, very happy for you. Great decision making process, great outcome

Of course had it gone the other way the HW docs would have said "lab error" and suggested a redo. :)

WhoooooooHoooo! You must be over joyed that you did not take any aggressive action. Boy oh boy, what I wouldn't give to have been able to choose AS!

Thanks guys, you mean a lot to me... you all carried me to these wise decisions on your very broad shoulders. I hope my story so far helps calm at least one newbie, like you did me.

Paul, you and I have a lot in common. Lets hope for a Long AS journey.
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OCTOBER 2015
Age: 59
PSA: 3.0 elevated to 3.5 in (6) months
3T-MRI: (1) lesion identified
Fusion Biopsy Results: Lesion cores benign, additional (12) cores = (1)<5%
Pathology Summary: Grade Group 1 (GS6:3+3), 2nd pathology verification
Clinical Stage: T1c

Genetic DNA Profile: Above average risk for Aggressive PC (deCode Genetics)
Existing Cancer DNA Profile: DNA risk unknown (Oncotype DX test cannot be performed, <1mm)
High Grade Biological Score: 27% aggressive risk (Mi-Prostate Score)
Other Health Conditions: Diabetes Type II (DX 2000), on meds & insulin

PCa Treatment: "Active Surveillance"
Risk: Undetected Cancer Progression
Risk Likelihood: LOW

My Story: https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=35&m=3528051