I had two ConfirmMDX tests. Both came back negative. Had an MRI and found three spots.......
Thanks for the replies. I emailed MD Anderson, asking how my prostate measured during the MRI. This is what they replied with: Prostate measurement: 4.8 cm axial transverse x 1.9 cm axial...
Hello, all! I'm a 40 yo male with a family history of cancer. About a yr and half ago, rising PSA numbers led me to MD Anderson. After a parametric MRI showed three lesions, my Dr prescribed Proscar...
So, I just came back from MD Anderson, and I am waiting for MRI results. Without getting in numbers and details, this is my problem. I really hope you guys can help me out. My urologist, Dr, ward,...
Thanks for your replies! JRK and Tall Allen - I have been assigned a doctor, Dr. John Ward. He will head the team reviewing my case. The Fusion MRI will (as I understand it) "map" my prostate area,...
Hello all! After a series of elevated PSAs (overall low, but high for my age), low fPSA% (6.8 and 7.8), two negative biopsies my urologist is sending me to MD Anderson for a Multiparametric fusion...
All 14 core samples came back negative, which is both great and confusing news. I need your help! I have a sit down meet with dr next tuesday, what do I ask him? In general....the last two PSA tests...
Ok, Walnut, thanks for the message. <--- I even managed to say that with just one period. Peter, Mr. Toad, others - will keep you posted....
Busy day with a 15 core biopsy! Dr said I had a 80% chance of being in the 20%. I think I understand that! :-) Should find out in one week. Samples being sent to Boswick....
Thanks for the pep talk, Mr. Toad. Hope you are right. I hope your own appointment goes well on Friday. Let me know the direction it takes you. I'll save a few aspirins for you, just in case....
fPSA is 6.7%... Going in for a targeted biopsy this Thursday....
I should find out tomorrow the results of my fPSA test. Prior to being told my PSA is now up to 6.8, I was so certain I had some undiagnosed infection, but now I just don't know. I have read two...
Update... Dr ran a test to check for "halo cells" bc the initial biopsy came back negative but my PSA rose from 2.1 to 3.9. The halo cells are cells that are negative for cancer but might be adjacent...
I thought my retest results would be very much like my initial biopsy wait time - about 1 week. After talking with my oncologist, I've found that while Bostwick did the first testing, he has sent...
My father had his prostate removed, and has been cancer free since that time. While he might have been a little young to have it, it seems unlikely that I have developed prostate cancer, but I would...
Thanks for the reply David. My oncologist is having the biopsy tissues from the first biopsy reevaluated for a second opinion, though he said if needed, he would do another, new biopsy later this...
Hello, all! Having read many of your threads, I know you will be able to offer some good advice. I am a 38 Hispanic male with a family history of cancer (father with prostate cancer at 49, various...