I am working with my urologist. Office visits every six months with PSA testing (was every three during the first year following diagnosis), periodic MRIs (next one scheduled for 2022 unless a...
I last posted here nearly two years ago. At the time, an Epstein second opinion on my biopsy slides had downgraded my Gleason scores from 4+3 to 3+3, and after considering all the information and...
I am interested in the specific diet recommendations as well. Please contact me with same. Thanks....
According to my MRI report, the classification system is called "PI-RADS". After doing a little reading, I learned that this classification system is designed to standardize image acquisition and...
It's been a bit over a month since I learned the option of AS was available to me as a result of a revised Gleason rating. Well today, I met with my Urologist for my first AS check-up. Since my prior...
I know I've already mentioned this several times already in some of my prior posts, but please allow me to once again state how grateful I am for this forum and its members who are willing to share...
Thanks for the responses. Since I posted earlier today, I've had an opportunity to speak with my primary Urologist. He is backing off his initial recommendation for treatment and now advises that I...
The pathology report following my biopsy earlier this year scored me at a G7 (3+3, 20% of one core, and 3+4, 40% of one core). Heeding the suggestions received in this forum, I had my slides sent to...
Thank you, TA. My MRI is scheduled to help the RO evaluate my Brachytherapy options. At this point, I am leaning towards either HDR Brachy or SBRT. Fortuitously, I had planned a nice vacation booked...
Still being on the learning curve, I assume it is appropriate for me to ask in advance what type of MRI I will be given, and if it's the endorectal (of perhaps dubious value and apparently somewhat...
I'm still waiting for my biopsy 2nd opinion results from Hopkins, but I did meet with a Brachy specialist - turns out the specialty was in LDR-BT, but the Doc I met also has a couple of well-regarded...
As an update, I am meeting with a HDR Brachy specialist next week to learn whether or not it's an option for me (since one RO who doesn't do Brachy has told me it isn't). I'm also still waiting on...
I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't bother to read the sticky threads (great info BTW!) before piping right into the discussion forum. Long story short, I texted my urologist and told am I wanted a...
A little internet research suggests "Epstein" refers to Jonathan Epstein at John Hopkins. Can anyone share the approximate cost of having a second pathology study done? Thanks....
I like the idea of an expert second opinion on the biopsy. Do you have contact information for "Epstein" (not familiar with this person)? I'm located in the Atlanta area. Plenty of doctors to choose...
Thanks for the responses. I know I've found a helpful resource! Okay, my interest is piqued, how does one go about arranging for "Epstein" to examine and provide a second opinion on the pathology...
I have an excellent gastroenterologist because he's thorough and cares. During my recent colonoscopy, he observed a prostate nodule and suggested I get it checked out. So I did via a prostate biopsy....