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Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) over diagnosis?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Dec 14, 2023 | Replies (32)
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@michaelcharles

Layman question would be why resist the biopsy?
Biopsy is the only way to identify PCa and you can have a more targeted fusion guided biopsy since you have had the MRI.
I resisted seeing a Urologist after my PSA rose, but it was the right thing to do. It allowed me to treat aggressive cancer before it spread further.
IF you have a threatening cancerous lesion after biopsy, then you can decide on treatment or active surveillance, but at least you are making a more informed decision.
Best wishes to you and everyone.

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pablo81 | @pablo81 | Dec 6, 2023

Primary reason I have resisted is concern over spread if the lesion is cancer because of invasive nature of the biopsy.....

Literature says to monitor via another MRI in 2 years to check if growing. I had a second MRI at 13 months which showed no growth.

Also most recent PSA Free test suggests that "if" it is cancer it likely is not aggressive. Everything seems to be "if" or "maybe"..

Why was MRI ordered? Because I had a PSA of 4.3.... Later I learned that 4.3 is not high for my age.

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