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Q: Biopsy Jitterschronic
asked by: beach bum on June 20th, 2007
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I am more than a little nervous after visiting my urologist. He used the term "greatly concerned" over my latest PSA numbers. Here in Canada we use a different scale, but believe me that 9.14 is not a good number when the reference number for my age group is 3.5. My free PSA was 0.33 giving me a ratio of 0.44 (not that I understand free or ratio) apparently not good either? Anyway I am scheduled for a biopsy on the 31st of July. I am not worried about the physical biopsy, just the results. If there any words of wisdom that will prevent me from being a total ball of stress until I find out the results, bring 'em on! My wife is a true pillar of strength and compassion, but I need to hear from guys who have been through this. She is the only one who knows, and I don't plan on telling anyone else at this time. I fear the "dead man walking" treatment as much as cancer.
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Llewellyn
replied on June 24th, 2007
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Wow, that's a long time to have to wait and wonder! Let us know how your biopsy goes.

Don't worry yet. There are a few different reasons that a psa level may rise, and prostate cancer is not the only one! It could also be an infection, inflammation, or benign enlargement.
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beach bum
replied on June 25th, 2007
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Ya Llewellyn, but that is the downside of free healthcare.

I do understand why false positives can occur, however, I have a small prostate, which was not found to be swollen or unusual during several DRE's. A extremely low Free PSA reading in conjuction with a high PSA and a small unswollen prostate lead to an almost certainty oc either cancer or a pre cancerous condition. I am not looking forward to the results. THey have ruled out UTI's, BPH and prostatitis.
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Llewellyn
replied on June 27th, 2007
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Ah, I see. You're right, that does not sound very promising, but you really never know. I am sorry that I do not have more comforting words of wisdom for you.

I suppose I do have one "never panic no matter what the doctor says because you just never know" story. My father's friend was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and told that he had six weeks to live. His hair turned white. He sold all of his stuff so that it would be easier for his wife. Then he went in for his follow up visit. The doctor said, "Whoops. My mistake. You're fine. You don't have pancreatic cancer at all..." That was years ago, and he is doing fine, although his hair is still white.... Smile

That's great that you have someone to hold your hand through it all. It must be scary for those who have to go at it alone.

Good luck. Don't forget to let us know how it goes.
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beach bum
replied on June 27th, 2007
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Well, yesterday I was told to provide a urine sample as after meeting with my GP, he felt that a Lower UTI in conjunction with Prostatitis could not be totaly ruled out. I do appreciate your kind words and support. I am a perpetual optimist despite the odds. I am really hoping this much ado about nothing. I am actually looking forward to the biopsy to put this to bed one way or another. What I don't want happening, is a perpetual round of biopsy's. A Swiss cheese prostate is not a good thing me thinks.
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