Here is the current ongoing Prostate Cancer Treatment that also touches on the PSA testing & Biopsies.
How quickly should I know the results?
I know that if caught early, prostate cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, but I’m still worried and nervous. I’ve been putting off think about this too much for a while, but now that I’m back from my first real trip in 9 years, it seems I now have some time to worry.
I went through an MRI already and that was inconclusive.
There are some less scary things that also cause high PSA readings, so I guess I’m hoping it is one of those. One is BPH, Be…
Note : @Mean_Mr.Mustard as this is medical advice thread, most of those are in In My Humble Opinion Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
Mean_Mr.Mustard:
Anyhoo, Men of the Dope: Do not avoid nor delay this easy screening tool. When caught early, prostate cancer is treatable.
Needless to say, my advice extends to mammograms, colonoscopies, etc.
In my opinion, this is good advice. I’m glad I started getting tested when I hit 55 or so. Mine was caught early and I’m cancer free now. The false positives are all too common, but catching early usually does mean easily treatable.