Pressured by oncologist

Posted by billkmed @billkmed, Mar 16 3:41pm

Recently diagnosed: 3+4/7. Suspicious for intraductal, perineural invasion, cribriform decipher .52. Age 66 - healthy & active. Urologist referred me to local cancer treatment facility. MD told me I shouldn’t wait with treatment and should start hormones immediately. Followed by 24 radiation treatments. Actually walked me to his scheduler while telling me he disagrees with the 3+4 and should proceed as 4+3. He and scheduler were surprised when I walked out. Three weeks later and 3 hour drive to Fred Hutchinson (Seattle). 2 hour consultation with oncologist with totally different take. PSMA pet scan will be next. Today, I’m wondering what kind of kickback was lined up between my urologist & cancer clinic he sent me to. PS - OHSU in Portland, OR still continues to ignore referral & calls.

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jeffMar | @jeffmarc | Mar 18 4:52pm

In reply to @ezupcic "I think I'll do another PSA asap and see where the numbers are at. Thanks for..." + (show)

I did say PSE test not a PSA test. I’m not sure if that is what you were thinking about. Here’s a table that compares Some of the available tests. PSE is the most accurate.

ezupcic | @ezupcic | Mar 18 5:25pm

In reply to @jeffmarc "I did say PSE test not a PSA test. I’m not sure if that is what..." + (show)

That’s what I thought you meant. But you are right my urologist not that interested in the PSE. Not sure why. Maybe my primary will order it. Thanks again.