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Partner diagnosed with prostate cancer recently
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: May 1 4:49pm | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
@myboo2u
You can get a second opinion on the biopsy. Does cost $500 but this doctor is an expert at it and can spend a lot of time on the phone with you talking to him directly to discuss what’s going on.
If you decide to get a second opinion biopsy with him, he will take care of getting the tissue that he needs to do the evaluation.
Dr. Epstein biopsy
https://advanceduropathology.com
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@jeffmarc ,
Hi Jeff. Thank you for the recommendation to Dr. Epstein.
My partners biopsy slides are on the way to him.
I spoke with him briefly prior to sending slides.
We definitely need additional information & help.
I confirmed that the Cribriform lesion is 1.4inches in length or 3.5cm.
Very scary. And the pathologist that signed the initial report was very hostile and was not able to help & didn't want to discuss.
I'm really glad that Dr. Epstein is willing to advise us..
Thank you again. I hope your doing well.
Melinda
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@jeffmarc
Hi Jeff. Thank you for the information.
The biopsy was done only on his prostate. He will be having prostate removal and a lymphectomy next month.
I really can't believe that I don't know what to ask the surgeon.
The time we are given is so limited.
I know he's a good robotic surgeon. But I hate to be in the dark about so much.
I'm afraid he will be offended if I ask for the biopsy to be sent off..
I was planning to discuss having a another biopsy done during the actual procedure. This was recommended to me by a friend. I'm not sure what size the cribriform is but I will find out. His PSA jumped rather quickly from 3.5 to 4.6 roughly and he's symptomatic.
I think we have spent about 20minutes in total with the surgeon. This includes the a discussion about the biopsy and PSMA results.
Should other areas be biopsied?
PSMA showed no bone spread and lymphectomy will happen during prostate removal.??
I will reach out to the office that you suggested.
Thank you.
I appreciate the help.