Just noticed my Footer didn't show up. Pasting here for others reference. Age - 43 - Not Diagnosed Yet... PSA 3.78 4/12/2010 PSA 4.86 6/10/2010 PSA 4.40 7/09/2010 BIOPSY 10 cores / 9 negative / 1...
I'm following up on my situation in case there are others like me who initially searched these forums for cases like their own. I do not advocate following my path and believe everyone should make...
clocknut - thanks for the reply. I'm sure symptoms vary from one person to another but I'm holding out hope that I'm dealing with infection or chronic swelling in the area versus actual pc. I've been...
Does anyone have any experience with urinary symptoms that were a direct result of their prostate cancer *before* treatment started or you were diagnosed? I've been on a bit of a roller coaster with...
142 - Sorry I had another thread with the results of my biopsy / psa tests. I should have included here or in a signature since not everyone read the original post. In a nutshell, had a biopsy last...
Purgatory, you answered my question regarding this being fairly routine. I'm not sure how I feel about my current urologist which is one reason for me asking. He is a very nice man and isn't rushing...
Is there skill involved when taking cores and what should one consider when seeking a doctor for this specific purpose? In another thread I've described my experiences to date with my high PSA and...
gibson00 - Regarding sexual activity - You may be on to something here. I had PSA drawn on a Monday morning but was with wife Saturday night late so while in my head that sounds like two days in...
clocknut - thanks for the offer but Lake County would be a bit far to go. I'm sure your doctor is very good and well liked but I'd probably start with something either closer (western suburbs) or...
Mel - Consistent may not have been the best choice of words on my part, perhaps typical would have been better. What he described as typical with PC was a slow rise over a longer period of time...
Hello all here is an update on my situation. The Mayo pathology report came back and there was a finding in one core "focal of high-grade PIN with ASAP", apparently less that 5%. The pathologist said...
I did some more reading and see the concern regarding "atypical". The note I have written down is "A minute focus of atypical gland comprising less than 5%". I believe it was from one core on the...
Here is an update. My 10 core biopsy shows a mild case of prostatitis. In addition one core from left side showed a less than 5% atypical gland (?) which was being sent to Mayo Clinic for further...
Patterson - Not sure you'll see this or not but was curious what prompted you to get checked given you are so young? Did you have symptoms or a family history?...
Sorry been away for a few days trying to forget about this for awhile Had some nasty urinary issues last Friday. Had the sensation to go again immediately after going and had difficulty getting it...
Squirm - regarding Family History comment. The GP and Urologist were focused on history involving young family members developing prostate cancer of which there are none in my family. My dad had it...
Thanks to all that have replied. I'm going to go ahead and get the biopsy if nothing more than to continue searching to the solution to my discomfort. Today has been a bad day as far as that is...
I'm 42 with no family history of early prostate cancer although my dad at age 80 does have PC with a Gleason of 9 (his dr has told him he'll likely die of something else after he was seeded earlier...