Prostate biopsy following an MRI

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strangely enough it my last test few weeks ago it went down

Nothing strange there: PSA is a notoriously unreliable marker, and ca be influenced by many things, including your behaviour in the preceding days. That's why it's never been adopted as a screening test: it would simply create a lot of unnecessary anxiety, while still missing some positives.

This close to having the biopsy, my advice would be to wait for the result of that, which should be 10-14 days after the test, I think.

It's certainly possible, if unusual, in a 48 year old, but the evidence so far suggests you probably don't have PCa, so I cannot help but wonder why you seem so sure that you do.

Are you an anxious person by nature, or is this a specific thing?

Hi Eki 

Think I would agree with Heinous. Probably not cancer.

Your PSa is incredibly low, I know that PSa doesn't tell all but u have more than one test result.

Pirads 3 doesn't necessarily indicate cancer .

Probably something else so wait for further tests and results.

Obviously we could be wrong but even if cancer chances are a non aggressive type.

Keep us posted

Steve

The logical part of my brain agrees with you both but I can't help worrying about it. My wife is very supportive and positive but she is a worrying type so I know it's hard for her. I've been very busy with work in the last few days which is a welcomed distractions. My anxiety is not about the medical procedure itself as I can tolerate a lot but has to do with the possibility of having cancer and all the rest that comes with it.

Anyway, I had my prostate biopsy earlier today, it was a bit uncomfortable but nothing major to be honest. The consultant was very helpful and understanding. When I asked him if MRI findings could be a result of prostate enlargement his response was "But, your prostate size looks normal" and even said that because my prostate is "small" taking 24 samples mean that chances of missing cancer if It's there is very low. I find this very confusing because so far after having two ultrasounds, one MRI and three DRE's I've been told that my prostate is enlarged.

Like I said in my original post, the size of my prostate was reported in different units, 33cc in my last year's MRI and 15ml in my recent one. Does anyone know how do these compare? I know I should have asked the consultant but I realised my mistake after I left the hospital. He also said that he'd be surprised if I had cancer but also it was a good idea to do the biopsy in case I do. I hope he is right but I will find out in about a week's time.

Regards,

Eki

Eki,

It took me a couple of weeks to come to terms with having Prostate Cancer.  My MRI came back as 3 (borderline).  Then after the Biopsy, I had 9/29 cancerous.

My Prostate was relatively small, ended up a T2 (Gleason 3+4 intermediate risk).

Started on Hormones and am now on my 16/20 VMAT Radiation sessions.

My partner has been a great help.  I don't know where I would be without her.

Before, I found it hard to admit that there was anything wrong with me, but now it is so easy to talk about anything.

The help and support from the Online Community is great.  Everyone has the same thing in common, which makes it easier.

"You have been diagnosed with Cancer" are the words I never thought I would be told.

I came to terms with it, and if I can get anyone to get tested for Prostate Cancer...