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Questions about the diagnostic process

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Apr 14 12:50pm | Replies (15)

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1. My father also had prostate cancer, and I followed PSA until it got over 4. I waited 2 months from decision for biopsy until appointment was available. I assumed I had cancer until proven otherwise (which of course was the case.) Use this time to learn about possible treatments and ways to manage side effects.
2. Since you are immuno compromised and have had infections as a result before, I would be very assertive with your desire for minimal risk, and don't rest until you can get a transperineal biopsy. I had a transrectal with no pain or complication, but in your case, caution is the best approach.

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Replies to "1. My father also had prostate cancer, and I followed PSA until it got over 4...."

I was fearful of that procedure also.I spent 50yrs in the animal industry and watched 99.9percent of animals tha somehow got fecal material inside their body cavity die inspite of whatever antibiotic used. I was flabbergasted by the proposed procedure . Not enhanced by the death of my friend from septis from his biopsy, Urologist assured me the likelihood was only 1 in 764 that I would die from it. Changed urologists at that point and went to a nci facility took the protective antibiotic and lived to tell this tale.