They claim their radiologists are highly skilled so hopefully they really are and it will be worth it. And yes, the urologist uses MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy if warranted. Can't wait to get some...
Yes Allen, it is described as a "high-field strength multi-parametric MRI." It is a Siemens Skyra 3T MRI. It claims to produce remarkably detailed images of the prostate. And, it eliminates the need...
Allen and ASAdvocate, Thank you so much for your guidance! I wish I had asked you guys my question prior to the doctor's appointment. My husband could have requested the PHI blood test and a PCA3...
Hello to all you very smart men! I popped in here May 2013 when my husband's PSA had increased to 5.4 from 2.4 a year prior. We were very happy when his biopsy results came back normal. Life went on...
Thank you both for your informative replies! The doctor didn't mention the possibility of infection or inflammation. I think he wanted to first be sure the results were accurate… or rather...
Hello All, I am grateful for any advice you can give me! My husband had a biopsy in June/2013 because of an elevated PSA of 5.4. (Prior to that his PSA history was 1.9 and 2.4) His biopsy results...
Sephie, The olive oil and the garlic sound divine! I would need an awful lot though to camouflage the taste of the vegetables. And, then there is the issue of the texture... warm, soggy and just...
I don't think anyone dislikes vegetables as much as I do. Growing up in New York City, my parents made me sit at the table until the "plate was clean." Being a true Vegephobe*, I would never let a...
Found this interesting today, so I thought I would post it. I apologize if someone has already. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/10093092/Superfoods-shown-to-fight-prostate-cancer.html ...
Hi Donna, Thanks so much for your nice words! I think the only thing we can do is stay busy and learn everything we can... just in case. I've already read Dr. Walsh's book. (I am an RN... inactive...
JohnT: Wish we did, but we don't know the prostate size. Tom: No, he wasn't given antibiotics. So I guess we can't rule out an infection yet. Andrew: You are right on... the URO would not commit to...
Hello! I am so happy to have found this forum. And, I am grateful to all of you who share your journey here. My husband and I might just be at the beginning of our own journey. He is 62 years old and...