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PSA 8.6, MRI PIRADS 5, Biopsy scheduled, so a bit worried
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Your initial question indicated that a PIRADS 5 lesion was found, but I didn’t see that mentioned in the MRI report you posted.
Was a PIRADS 5 mentioned elsewhere…there’s a significant difference between a PIRADS 3 and a PIRADS 5.
Why are you saying: “No clear direction from my doctor…..”?
I would also be asking:
1) About the possibility of prostatitis?
2) What has been your PSA trend…has your 8.6 been stable, recently rising, or brand new….prior PSA values matter.
3) What is your family history of prostate cancer?
4) Have you had a digital rectal exam (DRE), if so what was the result?
More questions to ask your doctor….
Best,
Alan
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It is a PIRADS 3. The radiologist said come back in 6 mos for another MRI. Just seems like a long time to wait with family history of prostate cancer and my elevated PSA tests (8.1 and 7.8). And I haven’t known my doctor very long so it’s hard to know what he truly thinks. But the interpretation of the MRI could be a more benign condition. Appreciate your response.