In the terms of Cancer. none are good, but the saying refers to the fact that alot of the cancer is confined to an organ that can be detecetd and removed if caught early. This forum is proof of that....
yep; agree; I guess I know what I need to stay away from (cookie; cake; processes foor; cheese; red meat. etc); but what do I eat? Do I eat Soy products? what about nuts?...
Selmer, another point regarding NSAID's and PSA; everywhere I read is referring to one 2002 study ( http://www.cancerline.com/cancerlinehcp/6096_34542_2_0_0.aspx ) From many men whom have taken...
The various opinions is what makes this board and people so special to me; First Selmer, I agree, last night as I lie awake thinking I was going to probably get a result that would inidicate I might...
Selmer, I agree with what you say (first of all , hurray my number PSA went down!) your numbers would not yet inidicate a Biopsy; As you can see my PSA lowered after 2 week treatment of; even lower...
Doctor just called; told me in quiet voice that PSA is 1.0 ? what a relief!!! I feel like I joined the zero club! We plan to actively watch my PSA and have scehduled another PSA test in 3 months; He...
hmm, interesting, did they have an answer as to why an experience surgeon have better outcomes?...
Jim, Great News! btw, interesting your father had aggressive PCa; when was it detected? DId he have symtoms? Did the treatment help him outlive the disease?...
I have been reading soemwhere ( hmm the Internet ! ) that they cannot tell if a PCa is truly agressive or not, and that alot of useless RP are performed; also that perhaps even if a RP is performed...
Ok, yes, a Biopsy for sure; so let me trouble everyone here who has had one; I am not really concerned with the Biopsy itself; but the next 24 - 48 hours; The thought of blood clots or something...
Yes, early detection is key; I am a week away from my next PSA and starting to get nervous..It was a nice week, I didnt think about it too much....
Bikder90, ziggy, Do I take you to mean that you would take the Biospy and forget about waiting 2 weeks for the PSA test; or just after the next PSA test regardless of the result....
Swim, I should add myage, 52, to my signature. My Dr suggested against a fPSA, which surprised me, but I didnt discuss further with him directly; however, after my own research a fPSA does not...
Swim, Not sure what you meant by PSA of zero; is that even possible? My Doctor stated that if the PSA comes down to the normal level (I am assuming here he means 1.38 or something very near it) he...
Correct, if my PSA test in two weeks is near 1.38; then I would not have a Biopsy; but if it stays at 2.6 I would, as 1.38 -> 2.6 in 9 months is a clear signal for Biopsy and possible PCa. Of...
Selmer, Thanks for your thoughtful post; With my PSA going up then down I am hopeful that is is 'itis, but from what i read 'itis and PCa together can be there; I guess today I am happy as I feel I...
Wow; I am pretty new here too; but I can tell you that there is not normal PSA and perhaps you should get a Biopsy at some point; My Uro does not hold much faith in the fPSA test as an infection...
Wow; PSA today 2.6; Still went up from one YEAR ago (when was 1.38); but down from last week... Uro still wants Biopsy; but maybe it is on the way down further?? Maybe I should take Cipro for a few...
Wow; PSA today 2.6; Still went up from one week agao (when was 5.9); Uro still wants Biopsy; but maybe it is on the way down further?? Maybe I should take Cipro for a few weeks and wait on test?...
Especially when a surgery is involved?...
One more point; Actually my date for my PSA was 7 days ago (10/21/08); wow; 5 days feels like 5 months!; anyway; another PSA test scheduled for today; not sure if one week can show a change? any...
My URO (Dr Mene) spoke with me today; and I am going in tomorrow for a duplicate PSA test (10 days later); Biospy still scheduled for Monday....
Just a another great set of thank you to you all; I am hoping to have another PSA test by the end of the week so I can keep my Biopsy appt next Monday; If I cannot get that maybe the Biopsy will be...
Hi Guys, Thanks for all yur responses; this forum is great. My latest thinking today; is calling my Uro and asking to come in before the Biopsy for another PSA test and I will also request an...
Hi Selmer; yes that makes alot of sense; I think another PSA test will be taken before I take the Biopsy; I will probably go to another Doctor as well; the one whom my friend went to; as he suggested...
Yes, Selmet, took a look at the link (and many others!); and it was very helpful, thanks. I still am nervous and dont think waiting 6 weeks with Cipro is a good idea considering my psa went from 1.5...
Just a follow-up the Velocity of my PSA 1 -> almost 6 in 9 months is beginning to make me think I am doomed :( (and I havent even had my Biopsy yet) so sad;; sorry for the venting...
Thanks; I agree delaying a biopsy doesnt make sense if the PSA is confirmed; but is it possible that the PSA can drop back down quickly to under 2?; A friend just recently has this happen, his doctor...
Thanks, I agree a Biopsy is in the future; but I was reading where Rudy Guilianni first received a high PSA ; then to eliminate the possible infection cause; took Cipro for 10 days and was retested;...
Ok, Two points; First , the Doctor did a DRE after the Blood work; and the DRE lasted about 5 seconds and he said was good (but remember I was in his office for something else; perhaps he hurried...
Thanks, I was thinking a Free PSA test would be helpful, even if I go ahead with the Biopsy. Probably the same URO but I dont really know him from a hole in the wall....
Well, Hi All, Seems like a great group; I am 52 and went to the Urologist for an unrelated issues (cyst on Teste) and took a PSA test; score 5.9 Ouch! I am now scheduled to undergo the Prostate...