Thanks everyone, these inputs really help...
I am 63 years old. My PSA was rising yearly and last year reached 4.8. Biopsy was clear and PSA dropped to 4.6 after 6 months. I then lost 20 pounds and changed my eating habits. My PSA is now 1.7...
Hi Willy, I just got my negative results after my first biopsy after a rapid rise in my PSA. My Free PSA was 29%. All my details are below in my signature line. Also, see this thread....
Hi MMINDC, I just got my negative results after my first biopsy. All my details are below in my signature line. Also, see this thread....
Jeff, I have a 2006 an love it. Looking forward to seeing the mid engine coming out....
Hi Everyone, Got my results in person yesterday. All 12 cores taken were benign. 4 where inflamed and had charonic inflammation. Here is a summary of our discussion and my situation. After 10+ years...
Thanks again everyone. I put the list of questions together below based on what everyone suggested for my results review meeting with the Uro. Thought I would share it. I get my results on Friday...
Everyone, thank you! This is great input and I feel more prepared now. You are just great people....
Hi all, I had my first biopsy this past Monday. My uro prefers to discuss results in person and not on the phone. I’m scheduled for this meeting Dec 8. Can anyone help me with what I should expect in...
Paulsch, Thank you for your words of encouragement. Really needed at this time. My Free PSA went from 18% to 29% over 3 months. At least some positive news....
I had no enema and had local anesthetic....
Just finished my first Bx and I thought I would post my experience to help other first timers. A week before, I was given a full list of medications not to take for the week. Most emphasized was...
Hunter46 We are very similar. My ED started in my later 40s and I’m 62 now. Run and exercise often and try to eat well but have lapses. :) ED has progressed and drugs not working as well anymore. PSA...
Hi Everyone, My PSA went from 2.3 to 4.8 in 18 months and while my DRE has always been normal with an enlarged prostate, it’s time for a Bx. I have gathered from reading here that while not a walk in...
My Update after seeing Dr As expect, I have been scheduled for a biopsy later in November. The rapid rise in my PSA was concerning. I think his actual comment was “I’m worried”. Thanks again everyone...
Thank you everyone for your insights. I see the urologist tomorrow. You have helped me move from worrying about the unknown to let’s find out what’s up and take action...and the sooner the better....
In Jan 2016 my PSA was 2.2, Jan 2017 it was 3.1, then Jul 2017 3.9 and now 3 months later 4.8. My PSA free is 29%. I have been screened for over 10 years, with under 3.0 PSA, I’m newly 62 and Have...