Anyone ever heard of this site ??? Or this Dr ??

http://prostatecancer911.com/
I see him on Fox news channel all the time, I visited his site (above) an filled out this question sheet...he called me tonight...said he wants me to come to NY city to see him so he can check my prostate...
I told him what my readings have been and he just kinda blew that off, at this point I don't think a 5hr trip I worth it...and im sure you guys agree
Maybe business is slow ??

Google the doc, or search for him here, and see how you feel about the results. I can't comment how great of a surgeon he is, as he's certainly got the 'celebrity' status down pat, but you need to make your own call as to how comfortable you are with potentially using him.

MD

cvc,

Maybe you haven't been around long enough to remember the hubbub that erupted around Dr S on this forum a couple of years ago. But I do.

He's not a bad surgeon. If you are going to have your prostate removed you could do worse. But you could also do a lot better too -- by looking for a an experienced doctor who spends a bit less time on self-promotion.

I'm tempted to lock this thread now before it turns ugly. Dr. S has his fans but he has his phlegmatic detractors as well. I'll leave it open for now but ask that we keep things civil.

I Don't know the man, and have no direct experience with him. But I've read the Boston Globe nearly every day since I was a kid. They ran an article about him a couple of months ago that might turn up in a Google search.
Jim

Ok im not having anything removed, at least I hope not, just saw him on tv and went to the site, when he called me tonight he asked me what my psa was, I told him I have an enlarged prostate and my psa went from 1.16 in 2015 to 1.45 this year (2 yrs)
He said "oh....well id like to hav you come to NYC and let me check you out"
Now I know everyone here said " quit worrying that is nothing" etc....not one person here made it sound like I needed to e concerned...
He made me feel I should, that's why I wondered...and as you guys probably know I worry ...a LOT
im not planning on going but rather just continue to monitor thru my uro....
Hope that's he smart thing.....

well I hope I never have to get treated ...I found the Globe write up....I agree I do worry...I sure wish I didn't as it sometimes makes life unpleasant...but that's me I guess..
I am relying on the guys here who convince me I have nothing at this point to worry about....
I think there is a great surgeon at Strong Hospital in Rochester NY which is very close to Syracuse NY which is where I live....IF and when I ever ( and I hope I don't) need one

cvc,

Two positive things for your consideration:

1) As prostate tissue ages it tends to leak a bit of PSA into the blood for reasons that have nothing to do with prostate cancer -- inflammation, calcifications, low-grade infections, small cysts, etc. can all raise your PSA and if you have a big prostate then there is more scruffy old prostate tissue to leak PSA. Your PSA isn't particularly high for a guy your age and, since you have an enlarged prostate, that means that your PSA density (PSA divided by prostate weght) is actually fairly low.

2) Your new signature information has been showing up in your last few comments.

cvc,

Rule one with prostate cancer is "you never get to know anything." I'm not saying you can know for sure you don't have prostate cancer. It's always a possibility. But your PSA isn't exceptionally high. And you're right that mine wasn't either at your age. Most guys with PSA like that don't have cancer. I did, but the kind I have is a bit unusual. Maybe you are unusual too but you gotta figure the odds. Keep an eye on it but don't let it make you crazy.

Just continue to have psa and free psa tests. A PHI test is even more accurate.

Dr. Samadi is a publicity hound on Fox News. Enough said!

Pratoman and cvc, I may have you both beat for the most posts without treatment

cvc, Have you had a biopsy? Like it or not, that's the only definitive way to know whether you have PCa. And, there are some great docs at Strong. (and at least one great post surgical nurse down the street at Highland--but I'm biased, she's my daughter). You don't need to go down to NYC for diagnosis...or for hand-holding.

cvc, my PSA at a certain age vs yours , means nothing. Unless your PSA is super high, which yours is not, then you've nothing to worry about. It's all about the trend. So far you don't REALLY have an established trend. If your next PSA shows a jump similar to,the last one, it may be time for further investigation.

Until then the best advice I can give you is don't worry. Which makes me LOL, I wish I could follow my own advice.

But seriously...think about it. Right now, you have a prostate. You can pee when you want, orgasm when you want, and live life how you want. Now fast forward to what ifs....what if 5 years from now you needed treatment. How terrible that you spent the 5 preceding years worrying about it, while having orgasms and erections at will. Think about that. 5 years that you'll never be able to get back.
Time to chill.

A wet orgasm is a terrible thing to waste.

I should add that to my signature block

Halbert, nope haven't had a biopsy and No one has suggested I should, are you suggesting that?
And I thought that even a biopsy may give a false neg result???...most the advise here have said my number looks fine...