Just an update , I received the results of the latest PSA test - it came back as 10.3 . So over the last year and a half the numbers have been , in order : 10.9 , 11.0 , 8.6 and 10.3 . So I'm going to keep on AS for the time being - my next test will be in about 6 months . This is keeping with the plan of monitoring unless the numbers unless and until they hit 13 or above in which case I'll get the biopsy and if the gleason score is worse than 3+4 I'll prepare to throw the kitchen sink at the issue . I guess the one positive note is at this time the numbers aren't increasing ....
A couple other things maybe someone can explain to me - there was a note on the report under " Free PSA " giving a number of .68 - what is the relevance of that number ? Also , to clear up a previous question I do not have BPH - my prostate size is 35 cm in volume . Last question .... I keep seeing comments about the PSE test and that its 93-94% effective in distinguishing aggressive vs. indolent cancers - why is this test not recognized as being credible with most health care providers ? It's not invasive and sounds to be very accurate - what's the problem ? It seems to me that it would be an invaluable tool for many people .