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Biopsy Complete (Not So Great Afterwards) - Waiting For Results
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Well, I JUST got my biopsy results back in MyChart! (Though I haven't spoken with my doctor yet—that's coming Wednesday!)
The report says: "BENIGN PROSTATE TISSUE. NO EVIDENCE OF MALIGNANCY."
And if that weren’t reassuring enough, there's even a little diagram of my prostate, neatly divided into 12 quadrants, each one proudly labeled: "benign."
After the "highly unlikely" MRI results and now this biopsy, I’m feeling confident that I can say it—cancer-free. And for that, I am profoundly grateful. Still, this journey isn’t over. The numbers tell their own story—170’s in volume, 11+ PSA—so there’s more to address. My doctor plans to start with medication and see how it responds. Time to start digging in… and no doubt achieving "WebMD Expert" status in record time! LOL.
I just want to take a moment to say how much this support group has meant to me. Your stories—the highs and lows, the wisdom and humor, the raw and real moments—have been a source of strength. My own path has been shorter than many here, but because of all of you, the road ahead feels a little wider, a little less daunting.
I look forward to walking it alongside you. Blessings to each of you, and may your own journeys be smooth and steady.
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Hi. Just curious how much stock you would put into the math of this. For example my prostate volume is 95ml and density is 0.082 and PSA 7.8. So does the enlarged prostate explain the elevated PSA?
@hoops0200 A caution with a question . What was your RADS Scoore on your MRI ?
A 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 RADS 1 , 2 , 3 cancer finding at Biopsy - UNLIKELY . RADS 4 High , and RADS 5 90% chance of finding cancer .
CAUTION . Do not put 100 % faith in your Biopsy results . My 1st Transperineal MRI Fusion Biopsy was also negative ( Benign ) . My RADS 5 was in conflict with this result . I , not my Urologist , who is the Head of Urology at a Major Hospital , persued a 2nd Biopsy suppported with a recent 2nd MRI .. Six cores came back Gleason 6 . I then followed with a 2nd & 3rd opinion of these results . First to all 6 cores Gleason 3 + 4 = 7 and Second to : 4 Cores G6 and 2 Cores Gleason 3 + 4 = 7
I recommend , if you have not studied the book by Dr. Patrick Walsh " Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer " to purchase it . It will be the best money you will ever buy and is highly recommended by others on this forum . Also follow Dr. Mark Scholz U Tube Videos on prostate cancer .
With respect to your large prostate . Did your doctor ever discuss BPH with you . Typically he will put you on Flowmax or a similar medication . I was on Flowmax and later on Dutasteride for the past 5 years . A FURTHER CAUTION : If you are ever on Dutasteride for a lengthly period . " You double your LAB PSA to get your true PSA ." My GP or Pharamcy did not advise me of this critical fact . I'm convinced my GP was unaware of it . He contributed my rising PSA to my BPH and only referred mr to a Urologist , again at my request. When my PSA reached 7.3 , it had gone as high as 8.4 but this was a minor infection treated with antibotics.
GOOD LUCK - EDUCATE YOURSELF ON PROSTATE CANCER . All the tests which include Biomarkers plus the emerging treatments in Radiation , Surgery and Focal Therapies . AI is moving medicine at warp speed .
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Careful. Stay very vigilant on the PSA's. You can also order them online yourself as low as $26+$8 for blood draw.. Example: 01/2023 first poke and hope biopsy (basic) showed cancer 3+3=6 (PSA 4.4) -surveillance . PSA's climbed and or stayed high 10.5 - 11.5 til 14 months later, second poke and hope biopsy showed BENIGN. Then, 9 months later high PSA's 11.5 MRI w/wo contrast then (12/2024), URONAV Fusion 3D biopsy - cancer 4+3= 7 aggressive. Then PET scan to confirm localized. Chosen prostatectomy 04/2025. Now on Casodex to prevent any flares and decrease aggression until removal.