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New type of test for PSA: Prostate Screening EpiSwitch (PSE) test
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Apr 15 10:15pm | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
@skimore, Episwitch epigenetics tells you likely or unlikely, which would be more reassuring if they'd give you the grid of testing results.
Medicare pays for the test, but not for the draw, unless the draw is done in the doctor's office.
https://cancerworld.net/new-prostate-cancer-blood-test-psa-epigenetic/
ISO/PSA looks at structural changes in the PSA and is said to have 80% accuracy.
It sounds like you've a biopsy scheduled and plan on going to Mayo after. I'd read Jeff's post carefully and have a second opinion on whether you need the biopsy at all. That would be worth contacting Mayo for.
I hope you are negative
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Thanks, this is very helpful additional insight @gently
I agree with your view that getting a range(grid) over just a positive/negative would be helpful.
I have a number of positive indicators like PSA, PSA trend and density and ISOpsa pointing to additional investigation, versus a negative MRI which based on this forum is not sufficient to avoid biopsy. I am scheduled for a second MRI and I am considering EPIswitch to potentially delay/eliminate the biopsy per your and Jeff's guidance.
I am very interested to connect with Mayo, but unfortunately they have eliminated virtual consults as a first contact. So cost would be a flight + hotel + consult to consult on my numbers and whether the biopsy is needed. Based on my reading of the research and forums it would be unlikely to avoid the biopsy without a more conclusive negative indicator like Episwitch.
Thanks for your thoughts, I hope I am negative too!