[quote="Somebody"]Halbert That was suggested to me several years ago by another Urologist that the PC appears to be indolent and that I'll die with it and not from it and my current Urologist doesn't...
Thanks for all the advice, I've had only 2 biopsies in 13 yrs and 6 mri's The last biopsy was Nov of 2013 and the diagnosis with 10 samples was: A. Prostatic Adenocarcinoma, Gleason grade 3/5 and 3/5...
I'm 74 yrs old and have been on active surveillance for 13 yrs now after being diagnosed with pc t1c Gleason 6. My prostate is currently 147ML in size according to my recent MRI (I've had 6 so far)...
Thank you for that information, I just found it odd that my urine urgently suddenly abated after starting metformin, perhaps it's just a coincidence, anyways it's a good thing, keeping my fingers x'd...
I'm an active 73 yr old under Active surveillance for the past 12yrs now. My psa fluctuates from 4.5 back then to currently 8.5 ish and my prostate is a very large 90cc's., my Urologist has informed...
Thank you for that, looks like a another biopsy is unavoidable, feels like I'm playing with Russian roulette by prolonging this, time has probably come to seek treatment and cease AS., 11 plus yrs is...
Thank you for that advice Cyclone, if my upcoming MRI is favorable and similar to my last one about a yr ago do you think I should still undergo a biopsy? It's something I'm trying avoid as much as...
Finished up my 2 weeks of Cipro and saw my Uro yesterday, psa was 14.42ng/ml Sept 9th and now it's 10.3ng/ml., he says that I must have had a prostate infection, DRE was ok very enlarged prostate...
Saw my Uro yesterday, did the dre and said it felt fine although it's very large, said for me to finish up with the 2 week supply of Cipro and get another Psa in 4 weeks time, if the psa hasn't...
Good luck to you sir, appears like you're progressing well!...
Thank you !!...
I've now being on 3 days of Cipro 2 pills per day and my urinary flow has increased dramatically (my prostate is 85cc's) I can't believe the improvement, getting up once per night to pee, would that...
I've was able to get the prescription for cipro from my GP doctor today so I'll give a go and hope for the best before seeing my Uro on Sept 20th...
Thank you all the responses, love this forum, certainly helps with all the knowledge from the members to ease my mind!...
Does anyone know whether a low grade pca can mutate to an aggressive form of pca by taking Tamsulosin or any other meds?...
BTW during my last visit to my Uro Feb 2022 the DRE was ok and psa was 8.7ng/ml (85cc prostate size) my last biopsy was back in 2013 and my recent MRI was Dec 2021 which was very positive much like...
Thanks for the reply, keeping my fingers x'd that it's prostatitis. I've also stopped taking tamsulosin because I'm concerned about my vision too and the article by the Mayo Clinic that indicates...
Hello, I'm a 72 yr old taking the active surveillance route for the past 11+ yrs now, my psa tests started on Aug of 2011 and up until Feb 2022 has been in the 5.14 to 8.7ng/ml ( 31 tests in total )...
Hi Everyone, here is an update from my original post dated Mar1/13 I had second MRI on Mar 21/13 which confirmed the 1st biopsy I had on Nov 2/12., however this time the pathologist concluded that...
Tall Allen said... tak06- You've had a biopsy, and an MRI-guided biopsy confirming an insignificant amount of prostate cancer. If you track your PSA over time and have another biopsy in a couple of...
Thank you all so much for all your input, I just love this Forum site and the knowledgeable people on it. Appreciate your analysis John T., I'm going to continue with AS because that's basically what...
After reading some of the blogs, it has me seriously concerned about continuing with AS., I'm a 63 yr.old with known BPH & rising psa levels. 08/11-5.14, 11/11-4.82, 01/12-5.43, 09/12-6.93,...
Thanks to all for the words of encouragement and support, this forum has eased my mind for the journey ahead. I will be meeting my Uro Mar 7th. armed with greater knowledge and confidence. Best...
Hi CT-Umpire Like yourself, most eventually opt out of AS so what are the advantages of choosing it to start with? Would it not better to choose treatment like brachytherapy (provide one meets the...
John T. I was focused on the biopsy only without considering other factors and you are probably correct, I'm a good candidate for AS. When I got a call from my Uro., and he indicated that I should go...
I find a feeling of great comfort on this forum, the information is invaluable and suppresses fear and anxiety for me. The thing that concerns me the most is (like Peter says) that the biopsy was...
Sorry everyone, I'm 63, in decent shape (I think) only med/herbal I take is Saw Palemetto. No history of PC in the family, father (88) and uncle (84) have BPH. Thank you all for your kind words of...
After delaying my biopsy for the last 9 months in the belief that my urinary problems were BPH related (55.9cc's)I finally took the biopsy route with the prodding of my Uro. Prior to that, I decided...