MRI results and biopsy

Hi,

I understand your worries and anxiety about the biopsy. I was worried 2 months ago when my husband had the procedure and he just sailed through it not a problem at all. All men here had biopsy and they can tell you about lack of dignity and more but they all forgot about it very quick. It is unusual that they give you the MRI results and on the spot carry biopsy as there is always few weeks ques for it. So if they offer a biopsy on the spot, take it as the main issue with NHS is waiting time, so this is a good thing they have not put you on waiting.

I wish you all the best

Dafna from Brighton

Hello 2ndopinion  A warm welcome to the Online Prostate Community.

Yours is a strange one I haven't come across but nothing surprises me these days with the NHS.  If you have been on "Active Surveillance" for 15 years I think it's just a "belt and braces" approach just in case there's anything showing on the MRI.

I would be happy with that situation knowing that if a biopsy was required I wouldn't have to wait for it. As jacobanddafna says we have all been there and  yes you lose your dignity but the staff are professional and have seen it all before.

I think it's a great pro-active approach by the NHS.

My best wishes and I hope you don't need the biopsy. Keep us posted.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi 2nd opinion,

When I went to get my MRI results last year there was a suspicious looking area so they recommended having biopsies done to check.  This was something that they would do immediately, but  I wasn't aware of the possibility as hadn't been mentioned in the appointment letter.

Whilst not a problem in itself, they advised not to drive after the biopsy especially as it would be over 20 miles through rush hour traffic to get home. As my husband doesn't drive another appointment was booked so we could get someone to drive us in.

My personal choice would have been to have the biopsy immediately as it would have meant less time to dwell on it beforehand, but overall the experience is not that bad & it means if any treatment is needed you are one stage nearer getting it started.

I think it may depend on which hospital you are under as to whether they offer this, but at least you are aware that it's a possibility so can make appropriate arrangements.

All the best

Brian

Hi 2ndopinion

I agree, I would not be happy with that at all, would want to have a good look at MRI results before agreeing to biopsy, i presume that they did a MRI because of the fluctuating PSA and no other reason.

In 2013 when I went for my first appointment after an elevated PSA,  albeit not particularly high at about 4, they said that they wanted to do a MRI and biopsy.

I said lets do the MRi first and see what it says , they agreed but prob weren't that happy.

and of course your PSA is not high so one thing at a time I say, only my opinion I have to say, doesn't mean I'm right.

best regards

Steve

Hi

Many thanks all for your kind advice. 

Let's see what they say and take it from there.

Best wishes to you all

Baz

Hi 2ndopinion

Its rare to have a scan then a biopsy in the same day, normally a biopsy is done first, I can see the idea behind this, as if the scan shows clear they might not do the biopsy as it can cause some difficulties and is a bit obtrusive.

With such a low PSA what their doing is just precautionary, which is excellent catching something before it gets worse, plus in the early stages PC is very curable, you’ve done well keeping an eye on your health, more men should get their PSA checked.

Stat safe

Joe