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I am 83 years old with a PSA of 6.5. Will have a prostate biopsy soon.

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Nov 4 12:15pm | Replies (39)
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@heavyphil

My hat’s off to you for still pursuing diagnosis and treatment at age 88. Most men would probably do nothing in your situation.
Hope all goes well with your biopsy. My only suggestion as a layman is to treat whatever it is in the least invasive way possible. Surgery really should be off the table at your age - or anything that poses a greater harm to your longevity than the disease. Best to you!

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clandeboye1 | @clandeboye1 | Sep 8 2:44pm

Read Dr Patrick Walsh's book 5th Edition " Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer "
You will likely get the answers there or Educate yourself to ask thr right questions of your Urologist or Radiation Oncologist .
Good luck -- Keep us posted .

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