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I know from research, that BPH ca. cause high PSA and skew results of blood tests. I have also read that Pirads 4 and 5 lesions can be just due to inflammation.
The only niggling thing is the IsoPSA test which was 6.7 and the PHI which was 89.2. Both suggest higher than 50% chance of cancer.
Will be so glad when the biopsy results come back and we have a definitive diagnosis. Oh the waiting is the so nerve wracking!

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Good to hear that the biopsy has been done, and saying a prayer for good results. I want to add to the other fine comments above that from my experience if you are asking yourself should we seek a second opinion, the answer is yes. This may be a slower growing cancer but growing is the key word, not slow. The medical response must not be slow. The NP giving you an end of August estimate for results and further discussion was unacceptable. Do not let your medical providers delay any action necessary for diagnosis or treatment. God bless you and your husband. He is fortunate to have you as an advocate.