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PSA went from 3.9 in November to 4.3 yesterday

Posted by yeoldefogey @yeoldefogey, 3 days ago

I am 54 and have been having urgency issues off and on for a few years, and occasional trouble emptying, but no problems during the night.
I am seeing my urologist in a week. My physical prostate exam was normal.
My insurance deductible is $7800, but obviously I don't want to ignore cancer.
What do you think the wisest next step would be? Biopsy? I understand the MRI scan isn't more than 75% accurate?
I guess I am just scared and confused by all the contradictory information...For example, in 2016 a study showed the survival rate was 10 years regardless of steps taken. There was a Washington Post article on that.
I recently entered the happiest relationship of my life and we are having so much fun like honeymooners, and I'm terrified I'll get something unnecessary done that will mess that up.

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jeffMar | @jeffmarc | 6 hours ago
In reply to @ovstampco "I'd also like to throw out a question to any medical professional out there ..... have..." + (show)
@ovstampco

I'd also like to throw out a question to any medical professional out there ..... have you ever experienced someone with a very elevated PSA , lets say in in 10 range that didn't receive any treatment have their PSA level drop back to a " normal " range - I haven't heard any such stories but it would be interesting to know . I guess the real question would be has anyone ever heard of someones body fighting off a probable cancer by itself ?

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If someone had BPH that could happen.. Usually, they get treated with anabiotic’s, and it takes the PSA back down again. Well, at least that’s not treatment for prostate cancer.

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