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What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Aug 12 10:24am | Replies (61)Comment receiving replies
Yes ! My thoughts exactly . I'm learning that many people have great insurance where they can have input into the treatment process and some can even choose which facility they can use . I think Kaiser has a set treatment routine for prostate issues - first you get a blind biopsy ( after an elevated PSA reading ) , then you get a prostate removal if your Gleason is 7 or higher . No wiggle room for
watching or treatment options ..... I think I'm just going to have to live with my high PSA reading ( 11 ) and hope for the best .....What's really shocking is that there isn't a urologist in the country that will take cash payments (even for a consultation) they are all demanding insurance only - maybe it's malpractice worries ? I don't know .
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If money's not an issue, you could see if you can get treatment somewhere in Western Europe. You wouldn't be covered by their universal healthcare, but the cost might also be lower.
(You could also try Canada, but I'm doubtful most provinces would let someone pay to jump a queue, even though as an American you wouldn't fall under the regulations of the Canada Health Act. It wouldn't hurt to try a few calls, though.)
I missed your age if you mentioned it in an earlier post. I don't think a PSA of 11 would be concerning in your 80s — it's normal for it to climb higher as you age — but (as a layperson) I'd think it be worth investigating in your 50s or 60s.