Ok,just came back from my urologist. I had a PCAA (PHI test?) or something blood test.A different test the the normal PSA.The office is also scheduling me for a MRI of the prostate. I mentioned any...
Ok,thank you Tall Allen! I'll ask my urologist about that test when I see him 5/11 and see what he thinks. Initially,my PSA number when down just over 50% when I started taking Avodart. Long term use...
The blood test before the test I just had on 4/27 did show a rise from 1.9 to 2.2.One test showed my number did go down .2 but that was 3-4 tests ago.I usually get tested every 6 months. Around the...
Ok,thanks for the replies. I knew I was hopefully reaching but.......
Yes,he does. I know Avodart does lower PSA in half but I'm just hoping taking the Avodart right before the blood test for the first time may have an negative effect on the PSA number. :-)...
Hi Guys,I was here around 4 years ago when I had rising PSA numbers.Everyone here was helpful and very knowledgeable.I really appreciated that. Back then over a course of time I had 2 regular...
I just received a call and the final report results which came in negative. I have a appt Thurs with my urologist and have some questions.This is my second urologist over the 2 years or so. He thinks...
Fantastic news,Andrew!!!!...
thank you so much,Gleason 6. I wish nothing but the best for you and all here. :-)...
Scary as hell.Especially when the last two day had clear urine. About the doctor... I guess I appreciate his telling me of the good early report.I do feel relieved somewhat. However,I just feel I'd...
Well,I screwed up a bit and took my 81mg aspirin the last two nights.My first urination today 3 days after my procedure,I had a lot of blood and some clots after being clear yesterday.Drank 20 ounces...
Sorry,I meant to post a reply to my thread but hit the wrong button. Perhaps a moderator can merge this thread to the original thread here....
David,21 catheters and 1.5 years.Just wow! You have had a hell of journey and just want to wish you the best for your upcoming surgery. You are one strong guy. Joe...
Yes,no pain.Did you get those bladder spasms.They're pretty bad. I'm on Rapaflo for 7 days.I just had a very strong urge to go but only peed for a few seconds but the flow was like before the biopsy...
Thanks 142 I just came back and the nurse took the catheter out.Wasn't bad.First she took the bag off and then filled the bladder with I think a saline water untill I needed to urinate.I did but...
Thanks,Gleason 6. Yes,it's awful.Tough to sleep with and painful at times.Sitting can be tricky too. Never had a catheter before.Does it hurt when it's pulled out?...
Thanks,overthepond. My urologist said he took a lot of samples from all over the prostate.The suspicious areas and the anterior region.Seems I may have a saturation TP biopsy.He told my wife that if...
A little history. Over the last 3 -4 years I've had a rising PSA.Some big jumps in a 4-5 month period.Last number was 5.6. I've had two transrectal biopsies,two PC3a tests with last one number of...
Thanks,guys. I figured that procedure couldn't be that good because of the non talk about it....
I don't think undressing is worse getting a trans rectal biopsy in front of the nurse. Even worse with a transperenial biopsy I'm scheduled for the 25th in front of a nurse.I've heard you're propped...
I met a person who had Cryosurgery about 6 years ago and he says he's doing well.He was 64 at the time of the procedure.He didn't mention his Gleason or PSA numbers. Not much if any talk of this...
Very interesting post,John. Both urologists I've seen have said at 60 and in good general health,they recommend robotic if cancer is found over seed treatment.Both don't do the robotic but do know...
The number constantly rising the last 2-3 years is why both urologists agree on the transperineal biopsy....
You're right but everything points to the possibility more than not and I'm kind of a pessimist which isn''t good. Sorry,it I hijacked this thread somewhat....
I thought the report was also about getting procedures done for cancer finding that may not be needed unless I misread or heard of that report. My first urologist agree with the second urologist on...
I understand. I've had rising PSA for 2-3 years.5.6 the last test. I've talked to two urologists and both have said if I have PC,robotic surgery is the way to go. Both don't do the robotic surgery....
This whole issue is very troubling to me. After two regular biopsies and 2 PCA3 tests all negative,I have a suspicious 1 cm spot found after a MRI. Has a MRI guided needle biopsy that came back...
Went to my urologist today and this is some info I know. Hard to understand but you guys may. The results of the 3/28 MRI scan was.. Prostate volume 45.19cc Lesion 1 Right peripheral mid 1cm Lesion 2...
Are anterior tumors worse than posterior tumors? PCA3 tests miss that type of tumor too? Will talk to my urologist about this. Thank you,John....
Thanks for the replies. With all this going on I'm on edge and maybe overly suspicious. I also spent 3 days in the hospital with an infection two days later from the MRI needle biopsy.Not bad but a...
Hi all! After 2 regular biopsies,2 PC3a tests and all negative,my PSA still rising to 5.6.Up from 1.4 3-4 years ago.The last two years with the biggest rises. Went to another urologist who then...
Thanks for the reply,Bill. I was just given a local anesthesia for my two biopsies. I'm just thinking with this MRI needle biopsy,the doctor is only going to take 2.3.4 samples and maybe have to go...
Thanks guys,I'll stop taking the saw palmetto....
Might be placebo but I feel it works a bit. I'm just concerned if taking the supplement would cause a problem if I have PC. Maybe cause the PC to be more aggressive like I've read about those...
I've had two PCA3 tests and two biopsies and all were negative.. First biopsy wasn't bad and I was fine in a few hours. The second biopsy with the same urologist was painful and after the 7th...
I've been taking the saw palmetto supplement Prostate 5XL. As posted in my other thread,a recent MRI shows two hot spots in my Prostate.I'm told it could be inflammation or cancer.In two weeks I'm...
Water guy,I guess BC/BS covered my MRI because I did pay a $75 co-pay and my urologist said he would talk to BC/BS before the MRI. My urologist said that inflammation can cause the PSA to rise...
Joe: I so wish my urologist gave me the same news. Live life 4 months at a time between blood tests knowing that until anyone proves otherwise through your careful vigilance you don't have cancer....
Thanks,ED....
Well,guys,here's the latest. Prostate size is 38 mm.Normal is said to be 25. My PSA rose from 4.9 to 5.6 in 4 months and a second urologist I went to said I should get an MRI done. Did that and the...
My wife just said the same thing. Wow!I didn't realize an insurance can limit cores.I wonder if that's the case with me and the bleed a lot is an excuse.I kind of think not because my urologist is a...
My PCA3 test came back negative for cancer which I guess is good but like a biopsy,not very accurate.Two biopsies with only 8 lobes each because I bleed a lot so I'm told and my 3rd PCA3 test.All...
Thank you,Phil.Not familiar with the RALP.I'll mention that to my Urologist. JT,very interesting post. I never got a measurement but I was told I was enlarged but not badly.Minimal BPH symptoms. In...
Thanks for the the replies. My wife told me about this forum. A wealth of information and we thank you for that. Just came back from my urologist and he did a PC3 test.I don't know if that's the...
Thanks,Bud Purgatory,my husband will discuss the taking of more lobe possibility tomorrow. It's sort of a no win situation. If cancer is found it's not good.Yet,with numbers rising,if cancer isn't...
Thank you so much for that thread. We'll both definitely read it together. I'd like to add that the urologist said that if he did find cancer he would recommend the DaVinci robotic removal. we're in...
Hello all.I'm amazed how helpful you are to one another and people who post here. My husband's PSA has been on the rise for awhile now.He has BPH but symptoms are minimal. His PSA was 1.7 in '08 and...