FinallyRetired
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Got a physical three weeks ago and my PSA was 4.2, just above the magic 4. This was up from 1.6 a year ago so my doc scheduled me with a urologist and said I would probably need a biopsy. Appt is next week. On my own I scheduled another PSA two weeks later because I was not feeling well when I had the previous one. Just saw the doc (a different one) and this time it was 2.88, within limits for my age at 62 (I can be as high as 4.5). The Doc looked at my PSA history and found readings of 3.2 a couple of years ago, then down to 1.6, then up to 4.2, now down to 2.88. He said this is very unusual to have this kind of seesaw numbers.
Been terribly worried over the last three weeks because of the previous high number and now Im feeling a bit better but will still see the urologist. Its been for the good, though, I think Ive thought through what is important in life and what a great support I have in my dear loving wife.
Ive also done a lot of reading about PC and have learned a great deal, more than I really cared to know but feel like I can make a more informed decision about my situation. I will talk to the U guy next week but am thinking that unless I see another 4+ I will forego a biopsy with all the risks it entails.
Been terribly worried over the last three weeks because of the previous high number and now Im feeling a bit better but will still see the urologist. Its been for the good, though, I think Ive thought through what is important in life and what a great support I have in my dear loving wife.
Ive also done a lot of reading about PC and have learned a great deal, more than I really cared to know but feel like I can make a more informed decision about my situation. I will talk to the U guy next week but am thinking that unless I see another 4+ I will forego a biopsy with all the risks it entails.