62 yrs old. Have history of BPH and prostatitis. Father62 yrs old. Have history of BPH and prostatitis. Father (deceased-natural causes) had history of BPH. Oldest Brother (deceased-suicide) had history of BPH. Youngest Brother (deceased-complications of … read more
the-good-doctor
Licensed and Practicing Physician
Doctoral Degree
34,993 satisfied customers
Have a psa score of 7.4 and am 76 years old. in the past ithave a psa score of 7.4 and am 76 years old. in the past it was 6.2(two year5s ago,dropped to 5.0 last year and now is at 7.4. I have seen various reports stating that over age 70 a 6.5 score is not u… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
I was diagnosed recently through a biopsy. The diagnosisI was diagnosed recently through a biopsy. The diagnosis states: prostate needle biopsy right small focus adenocarcinoma, Gleason score 6 (3+3), tumoroverload 5%. Do I need to do a radical prostatecto… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
3 years ago my psa reading moved up rapidly to an 8 ithello 3 years ago my psa reading moved up rapidly to an 8 it stayed there for a then to a thirteen where it stayed for almost 2 years. I had a biopsy showing 11 samples of cancerous cells. I saw a nat… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
Just to refresh, i had a biopsy dec 2011 found small numbrHi, just to refresh, i had a biopsy dec 2011 found small numbr of cancer cells,psa was 4..in july psa was 7, dr put me on cipro for 4wks, did anoter psa test last week, psa now 8.4, Dr thinks i should… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
Need Male Urologist - Regards questions regarding prostrateNeed Male Urologist - Regards ***** ***** prostrate - 2nd opinion. Took physical exam in 2009. PSA was 5.93 but I had no urinary symptoms. Had biopsy - no cancerous cells, not even any suspcious ones.… read more
Dr. Tharun
Urologist
Pursuing Masters
1,584 satisfied customers
I have a question about PSA trends in my husband, who is onI have a question about PSA trends in my husband, who is on Avodart. Below is a summary of my husband's health history: (he's currently 55) December 22 -25, 2009 Gross Hematuria: Mr. Xxxxx, a 52-year-… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
I asked you a question a while back, and I apologize forHi. I asked you a question a while back, and I apologize for overlooking to accept your response. I have now accepted. Hopefully you still have the record of my prior question, because I have a follow… read more
Urologist,M.D.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
4,036 satisfied customers
68 yr old male. PSA:5.5, negative. BUT PCA3 score of 274.68 yr old male. PSA:5.5, negative DRE. BUT PCA3 score of 274. I'm being advised to get my first biopsy to confirm prostate cancer. What options do I have? Also, I cannot find any studies that discuss … read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
I'm a 66-year old male in good health. I had a prostateI'm a 66-year old male in good health. I had a prostate biopsy in 2003 after a jump in PSA after a series of testosterone shops over a one-year period. The rsults at the time were negative for PC (eig… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
My GP recommended that I see a urologist in Dec. 2009My GP recommended that I see a urologist in Dec. 2009 because my PSA elevated to a 5.1. The urologist did a biopsy it came back negative for malignancy. A 6 mo followup was scheduled. June 2010 PSA ca… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,192 satisfied customers
I am listing my entire PSA/Free PSA history below. As youI am listing my entire PSA/Free PSA history below. As you can see, totals for both have been quite erratic, causing anxiety for me for many years now. I had biopsies after the first PSA in early 1996 … read more
Urologist,M.D.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
4,036 satisfied customers
I am at a crossroad. My urologist has scheduled a biopsy oni am at a crossroad. My urologist has scheduled a biopsy on my prostate. I am 51 yoa and a PSA of 2.8. Ive been reading on the internet that my score for my age is in the range. I have no symptoms. Sh… read more
Dr. R
Associate Professor of Urology
Doctoral Degree
3,563 satisfied customers
My total PSA was 4.91 in December, '07 and 7.06 inMy total PSA was 4.91 in December, '07 and 7.06 in September, '09. All prostate biopsies taken in October, '09 were benign. I have been taking Avodart 5mg since October. In May, my urologists ordered … read more
Dr. B
Doctoral Degree
62 satisfied customers
I have a yearly med. exam. by my family doctor, in 2008I have a yearly med. exam. by my family doctor, in 2008 ,there was a rectal exam for the prostate,although he did not find anything.in my blood test they found that it was 4.7. The following year in 2… read more
Dr. D. Love
Doctoral Degree
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Dr. Patel, considering your answer, let me pose this to you.Dr. Patel, considering your answer, let me pose this to you. I wait 60 days and have another PSA. If it jumps up, no question that I have the second biopsy. But, if it drops again, isn't a declining P… read more
Dr Patel
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
866 satisfied customers
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