I was referred to an oncologist after my Gleason 8 biopsy. I have a post-surgery follow-up appointment next week. I am surprised UCSF does not give you an appointment.

If they continue being hard-nosed, I would shop around to see one some other place. I assume that you are familiar with the PCRI videos. Mark Scholz also has a practice in LA that is staffed by medical oncologist. His opinion is precisely that they should be the gatekeepers for PCa and not urologists. Your insurance might not cover it, but if you can spare something like $1,200 for a first consultation it would probably be worth it.