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Posted 6/11/2009 7:50 PM (GMT -5)
I got great news today, all 12 cores were benign.  I was in shock but thankfully it was a happy shock.  We will recheck the PSA in six months to stay on top of it.  From all the posts I realize first biopsies can be just the beginning - but for now I am a very happy man. 

Dr. mentioned a recent study of men who had negative biopsies who started taking Avodart.  Apparently there is an indication that those on Avodart ultimately had a lower incidence of PCa.  I do not have an enlarged prostate so I don't need it to reduce the prostate size, but of course would like to decrease my chances of developing PCa.  Does anyone have any further information about Avodart? 

I want to thank everyone on here who has posted and especially those who have responded to my posts.  Reading posts on this site over the past few weeks helped me to know what I needed to do next if the results had come back differently.  And, I realized I was not alone. 

Jon

Posted 6/11/2009 8:59 PM (GMT -5)

Good for you Jon,

I'm glad for you on your biopsy results.  You are wise to keep on top of this.

DS 

Posted 6/11/2009 9:03 PM (GMT -5)
Great News Jon, and I hope its not just the start for you.  However having said that, I think if I were in your boots, aged 49 yrs, with psa of 6, I probably would not be waiting six months for psa test, I think I would make it 3 months max.  Cus your psa has almost doubled in just one month.  Just my two bobs worth.  But good luck for the future and please keep us posted................Cheers Nothard. smilewinkgrin
Posted 6/11/2009 11:18 PM (GMT -5)
Congratulations on the results of your biopsy. I hope you never have to go through the prostate cancer experience. In all honesty though I don't want to bum you out but biopsies can miss prostate cancer even if it is there, since the sampling technique is taking shots in the dark. My first biopsy showed a few atypical cells, nothing more. The repeat biopsy 4 months later found the cancer in 2/12 cores. If you follow the posts on this website regularly you will see many guys who have biopsy after biopsy and don't find the cancer until a few more shots at it. Some guys have a color doppler ultrasound done to help locate the cancer, I don't know anything about that. In any event, keep doing your PSA's and biopsies to stay on top of your condition. That's all you can really do to keep this beast at bay, sleep tight tonite.............. yeah
Posted 6/12/2009 7:03 AM (GMT -5)
Great news Jon.  Always good to get good news.  Glad you are staying on top of your situation and we'll trust that you will remain cancer free.  David
Posted 6/12/2009 8:14 AM (GMT -5)
That is good news Jon...just make sure you get a copy of the biopsy report...often times it will have additional information that will be pertinent for the subsequent biopsy if needed. Reason is if there was High Grade PIN shown, then that particular area will need to be sampled again. Otherwise...stay on top of your PSA and don't forget the Free PSA test as well. That is another test that can be just as important to determine whether you will need another biopsy.

(BTW...I am not a supporter of multiple biopsies. Despite what they say, it can cause complications down the road....I was one of them with only one biopsy)
Posted 6/12/2009 9:25 AM (GMT -5)
Good news and good deal. We've had several negatives this week, all wonderful news!
Posted 6/12/2009 7:12 PM (GMT -5)

That's great news, Jon. Stay on top of your tests as your PSA is rising. I wish you many more negatives. Already said but, get copies of all your test results.

Mike

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