Thanks all for encouragement and support. Decided to get one last PSA test prior to biopsy on 1/24....
Good luck! Hoping for a good result....
Thanks alot Tall Allen I will ask urologist exactly what the planned procedure is in regard to pain management. Great information, i really appreciate it....
Paxton - thanks again for insight. I recall urologist saying lidocaine would be used to numb the area or prostate. This was ~mid-Dec and very brief comments and info as we were walking to front desk...
Thanks to all for encouragement and reassuring comments. I have read and researched alot trying to make well informed decisions, maybe read too much and overthinking! Busman - during those ~5 years...
Hey I tried to list my history in signature for context, hope it works. I have had urinary symptoms for approximately 1 year. Restricted flow, getting up 2x per night, not sure if completely emptying...
Update. Well, I had an ultrasound test yesterday at Urologist. Dr indicated that no glaring problems but there was a dark band in lower section of prostate. He said could be a little inflammation or...
Thanks for the response and the link with info...I appreciate it. I suppose my best case scenario would have been a free ratio over 25% !! I am curious if the 12% would justify biopsy? At this stage...
Hey guys, Update from last post. Had Urologist appointment on 11/29. They did UA and PSA test that included Free PSA which i havent had yet. Uro indicated this was a more sensitive test than what i...
Thanks guys, appreciate the response and experience. I am sure the infection caused the initial spike in PSA level. I guess i just assumed the level would begin dropping with the two rounds of...
Hi new here. Have been reading for a few months and appreciate the sharing of experience and insights. I am 59 y/o and have had a baseline PSA of approx. 1.4 for past 5 years. In June i got a UTI and...
Hi new here. Have been reading for a few months and appreciate the sharing of experience and insights. I am 59 y/o and have had a baseline PSA of approx 1.4 for past 5 years. In June i got a UTI and...