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Gleason 8 diagnosis at 51: Likely opting for surgery
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Not doing a PSA test at ANY age is total incompetence WHY not just do it. It is so simple and could be a red flag for problems. Fear of over treating? Sad this nonsence about PC is still around, JUST DO THE DAMN TEST!! DUH!! The easiest fix for PC potential problems is still being argued over. WTF!
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Laccoamena5, Did you read what I wrote? These are true events that occurred. I DO NOT disagree with you about doing the PSA test and how important it is. It should be done PERIOD!
I am simply relating to those members new to the world of urology, that a real backlash occurred in that time frame (2017-2020?) which caused drs to have to give patients the disclaimer that the PSA test result could open them up to a cascade of medical procedures - referral to a urologist, perhaps unnecessary biopsy or even surgery.
I know this for a FACT since my doctor explained it at length to me when I asked him about a PSA test.
And for the record, “this nonsense” is NOT still around since it was soundly debunked by the rise in advanced PCa cases after this 3 year period of turbulence. This is historical perspective for those who think that this area of medical expertise is cut and dried and tied with a neat little bow. In fact, many of those same people confuse their degree from Google University with the real thing.