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Hi. I'm in a similar place and thought I'd share my experience if it helps. I'm 57. PSA has hovered around 5-7 for a couple of years. Had an MRI a couple of years ago that didn't show anything. Recently had an Iso PSA result of 22.8. Urologist ordered another MRI, which showed a lesion (pirads 4) on the prostate, but nothing outside of it. Had my first fusion biopsy yesterday so will get those results in a week or so. Still passing blood, etc. and a bit groggy -- probably from the anesthesia. Worked from home in the afternoon and back in the office today. (I know a lot of guys are able to go back to normal activities the same day, but I didn't.) I was nervous about the biopsy, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. Now just waiting on results. I also live in a similar city as Indy (St. Louis) with great healthcare, but not necessarily Mayo, etc. I'm happy with the urologist so far, but once I get my biopsy results, I do plan to send all results over to a "Center of Excellence" (Mayo, Cleveland, MD Anderson, etc.) for their opinion, even if my urologist says everything is AOK. This group has been super helpful in helping me educate myself.

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@stldadof4 I actually sent all my results to Siteman in STL for a second opinion since I live in mid-MO. I believe they are considered a Center of Excellence and on the NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers list that Colleen posted above. I certainly don't blame you for using those other centers like Mayo, Cleveland, etc., but any reason you wouldn't consider using Siteman since they're in your area? I'm going to start radiation treatment there soon so hopefully you haven't heard anything negative!

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Thanks for sharing your experience. I will send good thoughts to you and hope everything turns out good. My biopsy is on 12-11. Let us know what you find out.

How do you go about sending your results for a 2nd opinion ? If not in network with your insurance I guess you pay out of pocket. Do you do a video call with the other provider that does the 2nd opinion or do they just send you an email ?
Thanks