1. Ask your current urologist first. He may agree without hassle; otherwise, point out that YOU are the boss. 2. If that doesn't work, find another urologist. Asking my current urologist first sounds...
[quote="Mumbo"]Another DRE with different urologist and newer type of PSA test (above) would be prudent course of action in my humble opinion. Sounds good to me, but how difficult would it be to find...
[quote="markom3"]I think the Urologist is just being cautious. It's possible his finger was off that day. Did your GP give the DRE exam? Yes, my GP gave the first DRE and referred me to the Urologist...
Thanks for all the replies, especially to those that recommended going with the MRI as a first testing strategy. Question is whether insurance company will pay for it in my situation. I imagine the...
Yes, agreed, a second urologist opinion would be smart, but what are the odds he'll say "go for the MRI instead?" Do they all want to do expensive, fast biopsies?...
That's really the crux of my original question -- do I absolutely have to get something, some testing done. What if my GP insists on the biopsy, based on the Urologists orders. Find another Urologist...
My PSA has been consistently around 2.5 over the past 10 years or so. No real change there....
Age is 65, PSA is 2.5...
PSA is around 2.5....
Don't remember the exact PSA score, but the Urologist said it was "good" -- I've been having good, normal scores and tested every year for at least 10 years. I'm 65 soon. Thanks for the reply...
My PCP referred me to a Urologist after the DRE, with a normal PSA score. The Urologist performed the DRE and announced that I had "asymmetrical lobes," one side was slightly larger than the other....