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Low PSA, Positve MRI, Negative Biopsy, today High ExoDx, next steps?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: May 23 8:44am | Replies (10)
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You could get a PSE Which is more accurate than ExoDx. You should request a Transperennial biopsy. It can reach more of the prostate, and has less chance of infection. Are they using a guided biopsy? How many samples have they taken from the PIRADS 4 lesion.

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lakeone | @lakeone | May 19 6:41am

@jeffmarc

Thank you again Jeff for your response. Obviously, I am somewhat annoyed by the medical care in my area, central SC. There was no underlying cause or reason to even visit a urologist initially, except I had just turned 60 at the time, 3 years ago. Since then it's been one small hill after the other. After requesting an MRI and being told I had the 3 tumors, I was very shocked, especially considering the potential probability and severity of a pyrad 4 tumor.
Unfortunately, a Transperineal biopsy is not available in this area, the Transrectal was rather barbaric. However, as stated previously, the results were benign. Then yesterday after a ExoDx test 2 months ago, I get the latest news.
I feel like time is passing by, 2-1/2 years now, and there is still the possibility of a significant cancer risk.
So at this point, I am researching where to go for more specific expertise and competence.

Sorry for such a long run on note, I do sincerely appreciate your advice and suggestion for the EpiSwitch test.

LakeOne

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