PSA test just taken
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About a month ago I had my first PSA test with a score of 4.12. Had been having what I consider minor urinary problems. A month later, another test and now score is 5.2. Just in the last week or two now I am noticing pain in groin area and inner thighs, very troubling. Getting biopsy in two weeks but wonder if anyone has any idea what this might be about.
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Kombi_Cruiser danno1202
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carl05115 danno1202
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You didn't give your age and you have very little information with only two data points. You could be experiencing a localized infection that could simply be treated with antibiotics. For your information, the PSA test should not be used for screening purposes because it is notoriously inaccurate and changes due to many factors, only one of which is cancer. It can jump far more than what yours did simply from engaging in intercourse or masturbation within a few days prior to the test. Depending on your age there is an increasing likelihood that you have a non-threatening cancer and a far less likelihood that you have anything that could threaten your well being during the remaining course of your life. Read, read, and read some more and do not allow anxiety to compel you to take any action. I would heartily suggest you read in its entirety the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation on Prostate Cancer. That document will give you some perspective on the costs and benefits of screening and treatment. You will inevitably find yourself on the horns of a cost-benefit analysis at every turn. Treatment almost invariably causes significant and life altering side-effects (the costs). Treatment promises, but rarely delivers, long-term cures (a promised benefit but rare outcome). I wish you the best, Carl
danno1202 carl05115
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norma72045 danno1202
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The end of April he had a psa 10.5, he was sent for a biopsy of which they took 12, and he was told he had localised cancer. Now I don't want to go into it all,but I tend to agree with both of the above men. The psa results are unreliable the biopsy will tell you more,but make sure you listen to the risks of having a biopsy or not having one,only you can make that decision.
But the thing I agree with Carl on is read and read some more,any unanswered questions you have find out. I've done all this for my hubby because I've had some dreadful decisions made by doctors on my health.
Do your homework. Good luck to you I hope all goes well.
jesse88671 danno1202
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jesse88671 danno1202
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winn16126 danno1202
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