Don't be so sure it's cancer although I can understand your wanting to brace for the worst and confront it now. My PSA just before biopsy was 9 and free PSA was at 5. 4KScore showed high probability...
DHEA tends to go down in men as they get older. Many believe it's important to supplement as it can keep testosterone levels "normal" in men thus contributing to higher energy, better immunity, etc....
There's a great, small book on eating right and other things you can do before, during, and after prostate cancer; I highly recommend it. "Thrive, Don't Only Survive! Dr. Geo's Guide to Living Your...
Hi all, After waiting 2 WEEKS, the results of the 4KScore are in with expected, not-so-good results. I'm right in the middle of the HIGH RISK scale with a 63% chance of aggressive prostate cancer (or...
ASAdvocate--just wanted to thank you for your response. I've thought the same, that a jump from 5.2 to 8.3 in 2 months seems more indicative of inflammation than growing aggressive cancer. When I've...
Hawaii-Guy; thank you so much for this. I was unsuccessful in finding someone yesterday. Honestly, I can't thank you enough! -Brad...
Wow, Redwing57! Just proves how every PC case is unique. I've read that chronic inflammation over years can sometimes turn to cancer. I am determined to have the multiparametric MRI prior to biopsy,...
Thanks to you both; I'll explore that with my doctor...and insurance company. Most likely both will insist on at least on biopsy first but I can try....
Thank you Fairwind and John T for your responses. Fairwind: I'm not so scared of a biopsy (certainly not looking forward to it!). I'm more scared of going through what John T has endured: TWELVE...
Thank you for your response, Hawaii-Guy. I'm in Albuquerque--not exactly the medicine or technology capital of the country. I'm thinking of going to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston for both...
I just noticed I need to add a bit more information to my signature: I'm 62 The DRE was normal (a slight asymmetry to the prostate was noted)...
Hi all- I hope my PSA history shows in my signature now. I have a rapidly rising PSA (up to 8.3 on the last test) and a fPSA of 6.1%; these are both alarming numbers. My first urologist, at my...
Hi jdcd57, I'm in a similar situation as you--although my numbers are more alarming. My PSA jumped from 5.2 to 8.3 in 2 months. I'm still going through a number of tests that you may want to request...
Allen--I see what you mean; never occurred to me to check with insurance on multi MRI tests so I'll find out about that. Thank you! Artist Mark: Wow! That's a shocker. You read about things like this...
Hey Halbert--the only sex I have these days is self care, alas. But yes, I'm abstinent for 2 days prior to any blood test. Thank you!...
Hey Tall Allen, Yes, I see what you mean. All of this, of course, I'll discuss with my urologist. He'll know what kind of MRI would be best to help him do a more-guided biopsy IF one is needed. I do...
So grateful for all these responses! A bit of GUARDED good news today: my PCA-3 test came back at a score of 13 (under 25 means less chance for positive biopsy results). Now, this test is usually not...
Hi all, Answers to posts so far: I live in Albuquerque (lived in Chicago most of my life and in Miami 7 years before moving here). Part of my homework is finding an experienced doctor I can trust....
I want to be begin by saying how grateful I am for the support offered by this site. I've taken great comfort in reading many of the posts and educating myself from the experience of others. I'm 62,...