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Prostate Health Index (PHI) results: Time for a second opinion?
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The oncologist does not need to be specifically a urologic oncologist. I have both a medical and radiological oncologist, with the medical oncologist currently directing my treatment. A urologic oncologist may be preferable but I feel that the oncologist’s interest in and attitude toward the patient and ability to communicate (both speak and listen) is more important. A good oncologist will readily consult with other specialists as needed. Also, I would insist on being sen my the physician at each visit, not a NP or PA. Some systems really push the NP in lieu of a physician. Not acceptable when addressing this disease.
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Thank you again. My husband has a fantastic oncologist that he sees at Duke for his CLL. If we need an oncologist for this, if it turns out to be PCa, she would be someone we really have trust in, and are comfortable with.
We definitely will get a second opinion, and it will be with a urologist, not an NP.
We went to Triangle Urology Associates because we felt that Duke NP didn’t take hubby’s issue seriously. When his PSA came back at 16, and then PHI came back at 89.2, they should have immediately referred him to a urologist. Instead, the NP said, you have a 50% chance of having PCa. Schedule an MRI, then she would touch base via zoom six weeks after the MRI.
Definitely felt like she wasn’t taking hubby’s issue seriously.