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Gleason 8 diagnosis at 51: Likely opting for surgery
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My neighbor who is an MD commented when my current PC state came up in casual conversation. "No real need for a PSA test unless there are symptoms or a family history of PC" Fear of "over treating" was the reason. High school class mate diagnosed at 78 with PSA 8 last summer. Under treatment, radiation and Lupron but no surgery for now. His oncologist told him that side effects from Lupron are "rare" Quackery ( nonsense) till abounds. Many men still give a blank look when I asked them about a PSA test. "what's that, never heard of it" VERY sad and potentially deadly too.
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I’m glad we’re on the same page, bud…this is why I am always stressing the need to find younger practitioners in the urology field. Not kids right out of residency, but not an old man like me!
Many 60’ish year old general practitioners (not all) who should be at the forefront of PC cancer screening are like deer in the headlights, not knowing that the PSA is just as important as glucose and cholesterol when they order a blood panel. They still have the “do I or don’t I?” mindset forged during that short but impactful interval of over treatment fear mongering. Thanks for your post! Best,
Phil