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52 years old BRCA 2 positive with a gleason 6 score
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I found out four years ago I had BRCA2. There is no way of knowing how long you’re going to live. If someone gives you a number laugh at them, so many people have gone way past the dates they’ve been given. Most doctors will not give you an estimate.
The PSE test is an FDA approved test that tests your blood for the presence of cancer. Ask your doctor to do one. I’m attaching a picture of a table of tests, the top thing is the PSE test.
You didn’t mention what your PSA was. If it’s low 4 or below it would also be a reason to wait.
Not everyone with BRCA2 gets prostate cancer but your father having it is a significant factor since it greatly increases the chance you will get it.
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sorry let me correct myself, when you got diagnosed did they say how long you've had it already? My PSA last checked was .5 so low but I need to repeat it in June after the prostate settles down from the biopsy. You do not consider a Gleason 6 cancer? I read so many mixed opinions. It's quite scary to say the least everything I read regarding brca and opinions to act prior to that not being an option.