I've been on avodart for 21 months. PSA was 3.7 when II've been on avodart for 21 months. PSA was 3.7 when I started. It dropped to 1.41 last January and 1.08 last July. Then in two months later in September I had a score of of 1.7. Would such a quick ri… read more
Dr Subbanna MD
Neurologist, Medical Doctor
Neurologist MD (USA Board Certified)
17,146 satisfied customers
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
35,246 satisfied customers
OK. Here goes. psa 12/10. 1.7 Psa 12/11. 1.8 Psa 12/12. 1.9OK. Here goes. psa 12/10. 1.7 Psa 12/11. 1.8 Psa 12/12. 1.9 Psa 12/13. 2.63 What is the next step? A) retest after anti biotics B) free Psa test C) biopsy D) other recommendation. I am 55 years old as… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,446 satisfied customers
OK...at age 54 took PSA... .8 Went on Adovert for BPH - PSAOK...at age 54 took PSA... .8 Went on Adovert for BPH - PSA .5.... Stopped Adovert at age 57/58 PSA increased on annual to 1.57....At age 61 nonbacterial protastitis PSA 2.0. Would undergo biopsy at t… read more
Dr. Tharun
Urologist
Pursuing Masters
1,584 satisfied customers
My husband is 62. His father had prostate cancer at age 67.My husband is 62. His father had prostate cancer at age 67. My husband's psa was .6 in 2008 and 2009, .7 in 2010, 1.0 in 2011 and 1.8/2.0 in 2012. He just had a free psa test and it was 55.5. He has n… read more
Dr. Tharun
Urologist
Pursuing Masters
1,584 satisfied customers
I am on Avodart and proscar and have been for several years.I am on Avodart and proscar and have been for several years. My psa has gone from 1.4 to 1.7 over several years. In other words, it was 1.5 a year ago, then 1.6 six monts ago, and now 6 monts later it… read more
the-good-doctor
Licensed and Practicing Physician
Doctoral Degree
35,246 satisfied customers
Rising PSA while on Avodart: follow-up questions. My husbandRising PSA while on Avodart: follow-up questions. My husband has been on Avodart since November, 2010. His PSA peaked at 3.8 in April, 2010, at which time he had a negative biopsy. His Free PSA was 26… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,446 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
20,446 satisfied customers
My doctor has concerns about possible prostate cancer.My doctor has concerns about possible prostate cancer. December of 2010 my PSA was at 1.1 and they increased to 2.0 in December on 2011 (both tests were preceded by a DRE). I was refered to a speciali… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,446 satisfied customers
My PSA doubling time and velocity went up sharply over aMy PSA doubling time and velocity went up sharply over a four month period. Does this mean an aggressive tumor? Also, my PSa was 4.0 a year ago, went down to 3.8 in august and then up to 7.8 in Febrau… read more
Dr Su S
Doctoral Degree
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I had a negative biopsy in March 2011. To be more thouroughI had a negative biopsy in March 2011. To be more thourough my Doctor ordered a free PSA test two weeks ago (June 2011). Free PSA came back low, at 11% and total PSA at 1.9. In your opinion, the low n… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,446 satisfied customers
My husband who is 64 just had a PSA of 4.3. He has slight,Good evening, My husband who is 64 just had a PSA of 4.3. He has slight, not bothersome symptoms of enlarged prostate. His Dr prescribed Avodart and another PSA in 3 months. My concern is that he ment… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,446 satisfied customers
In 3/07 my husband's PSA was 1.3. In 2/08 it had increasedIn 3/07 my husband's PSA was 1.3. In 2/08 it had increased to 3.4. 3/08 decreased to 2.9. 11/08 3.6, 11/09 7.8. He had a TRUS biopsy(12 core) 12/15/09 which showed 1 high grade PIN at the left lateral… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,446 satisfied customers
If my PSA was 1.7 in 2006, and rose to 3.3 in Jan. 2010,If my PSA was 1.7 in 2006, and rose to 3.3 in Jan. 2010, then rose to 3.8 in Nov. 2010,is that a significant 'velocity' to become alarmed despite the total PSA below 4.0? I am a 54 y/o male in otherwi… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,446 satisfied customers
Almost a year ago, my husband (age 52) noticed a few dropsAlmost a year ago, my husband (age 52) noticed a few drops of blood coming out of his penis during a bowel movement. This happened with every bowel movement for three days, then stopped. He also had b… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,446 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
PSA Levels up to summer 2007 were all below 1.0; April 2009PSA Levels up to summer 2007 were all below 1.0; April 2009 PSA was 1.6; March 2010 3.8. My dr put me on 500 MG levequin for two weeks, and then four weeks of 2x daily 500 MG of ciprofloxacin. PSA dro… read more
Dr. Y.
Urologist
Doctoral Degree
20,446 satisfied customers
I am a 60 year old caucasian male, with a slightly enlargedI am a 60 year old white caucasian male, with a slightly enlarged prostate. Over the past 5-10 years, I have been having symptoms of this, including a weaker urine stream and taking longer to urinate.… read more
Dr. R
Associate Professor of Urology
Doctoral Degree
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