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I can confirm that no one ever recommended a biopsy. I asked about cancer for the past three years. My dad passed away from what we believed to be complications from prostate cancer when he was 84. Therefore, it been on my mind. I didn't go for one visit as I had a stroke and was hospitalized. Outside of that, I been diligent about not missing appointments for past three years. I have never gone online to google things and I never asked for more than what the doctor recommended or suggested.

Thanks for the honest feedback here all. I been upset over last two weeks since PET scan results as I googled things but trying to funnel my focus on what I should do now. I just keep asking how I got here when I thought I was doing "good" by showing up each appointment and listening to my doctor's recommendations.

Any additional information that folks can offer on how to get the center of excellence telehealth appointments set up that would be appreciated. Also, I looked into the Somantic genetic testing and seems like insurance will pay. Do I call my doctor or just the biopsy location to request this? I got lot of things to do on Monday but that's good and will keep my brain busy. My prescription for Oxyxyz (spelling?) came in late Friday and I plan to start it later today or tomorrow morning.

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