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Was Told by my doctor that Testosterone causes cancer

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craig84609
craig84609

I went to my doctor and she said that a PSA is needed for screening purposes. I asked why and she said that TRT can cause cancer. I told her I have heard nothing of this and if it does I would have never started it. I have read that being on TRT can fuel cancer that is already there making it grow faster and more likely to be agressive in nature. She looked at me with  a puzzled look and said really well maybe you are right I will check into it. OMG! this is my doctor. Now what the heck am I supposed to think. I have never read anything that links TRT to causing cancer, fueling it yes, but causing it no. I have also read that men with low T are at a higher risk of developing cancer so it would be safe to say I am better off on TRT than not. I wouldn't be on it, but my body no longer makes it so it was 0. My side effects from this were really bad. It is like having chronic fatigue syndrome and sexual difunction. With a side of extreme depression. It was terrible and I don't want to go back to feeling that way, but the doctor would like me to stop due to cancer risk and blood clotting. I am getting checked regularly for blood issues and have no desire to take a PSA test. I believe it will open Pandoras box. I wish to leave it alone. What is a guy supposed to do? It is a catch 22 no good answer.

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  • bill69723
    bill69723 craig84609

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    Ken, I agree with your assessment. That said, Craig is looking for information, otherwise he would not have started this thread. And other people with PSA concerns also read this thread, so putting good information out there for consideration is, in my mind at least, a good thing.
    • craig84609
      craig84609 bill69723

      Posted

      So right. It is a good thing to talk about. I think it just comes down to personal choice. My choice is not to have a PSA. Ultimately I am the one who will suffer the effects of my choice. As I said earlier I support every man's right to choose to have it or not. Either way as long as he has been educated about what it may mean if high. I think it would be a better idea, much like colonoscopy to do an ultrasound every year or every other year as it doesn't take long and can give doctors a better idea what might be happening in the prostate.
    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 bill69723

      Posted

      Yes information is the key.  I'm 60 now had 1 at 47 10 needles turn out to be a prpostate infection.  We all do what we musr  Take care..Ken
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