Certainly understand your anxiety. I too have KP in N. California. I requested an MRI after my initial random biopsy and KP approved it. The MRI was the only way my anterior transition zone tumor...
I've researched my options for high-volume GL6 disease and have decided to go for HDR brachytherapy. I like SBRT as well, but my research has shown there could be a very slight reduction in toxicity...
I too had a hidden lesion in the transition zone. Initial biopsy missed. MpMRI caught it, thankfully. MpMRI is a must....
Congratulations Charles. You’re an inspiration to all. Continued success....
Great info from all - thanks. The Prolaris results will be key in my decision making process. King provides hope as he wasn’t pushing his specialty on me, but instead provided an option to monitor...
Thanks Andrew. I’m leaning that direction....
Yes, will send JHU slides - again. King recommended the genomic test and felt a second opinion on slides wouldn’t change much, but it certainly did for me the first time. Any input on SBRT as it...
Hello all- Roller coaster ride. Found out my PSA was 5.5 on standard bloodwork in early 2018. Four subsequent PSAs ranged from 4.6 - 5.8 (latest). Bx in May 2018 showed G6 in 6/14 cores - all low...
Great news SantaZia. Moving from a 4+3 to a 3+4 might not change your treatment plan, but it should give you more confidence heading into your treatment. Thanks for all the great posts on this forum....
Thank you - great board. I’m learning a lot from all of you....
Yes, agreed on Dr. Epstein. He was generous with his time and answered every question. Your advice on monitoring is sound. Thanks....
Thanks for the reply. I give credit to Dr. Epstein for even taking my call. Some doctors really do care. We sometimes think we are numbers in the system. I emailed him after my second opinion report...
I was previously diagnosed with Gleason 3+3 in 6 out of 14 cores. All small volume (3%/4%/6%/9%). My path report was from Kaiser Norcal. I sent the report to Dr. Epstein at JH for a second opinion....