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I have an enlarged prostate and have urinary problems. My PSA was 3.69 in Jan 2015 so I had a prostate biopsy which was fortunately negative.
I am to have another PSA test and then a hospital appointment in late July. Will I have to have another biopsy? The first one was a horrid experience. So does anyone know what may happen in these circumstances or had a similar experience?
I am aged 62
Thanks for any responses
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pete25515 mackem1
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An MRI is useful in this situation (in an experienced unit) . If negative then concentrate on managing the symptoms. Otherwise if there is a specific lesion, it can be targeted.
derek76 pete25515
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My local hospital built a new imaging wing but although they own and operate the CT scanners an outside company InHealth owns and operates the MRI scanners as they do at many other hospitals. They are basically operating the unit 24/7. I was here for a scan on Wednesday night that they did not do and I had to go back yesterday morning. Someone waiting for her husband who had a kidney scan said that he had been asked to be there at 5am.
kenneth1955 derek76
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derek76 kenneth1955
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bill80656 mackem1
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The first biopsy was terrible enough. Then the urologist told me that it was inconclusive and needed to do it again 2 weeks later. This meant that he wanted to rip off me and my insurance again adding insult to injury. And he was a sadistic sonofabitch.
My experiences with urologist over the years have been from criminal to abusive. The stories are way to much to tell here.
I would never have another biopsy. I understand that they aren't even using the PSA much anymore.
You are being ripped off my friend... in my humble opinion.
At this point in my life I just do not ever trust doctors anymore. I have seen way too much at age 67.
I rely on my own research and you fine people who share your stories and your truths on these blogs.
Good luck to you
Bill B.
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