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E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott replied to Randy Wood's discussion 2nd Biopsy - New Gleason Score 3+4"Dear Randy:
(1) Yes. It is perfectly possible that the original biopsy just "missed" the Gleason 3 + 4 tumor or tumors. However, it is also possible that this is a new tumor.
(2) You could ask the doctor about a new genomic test. However,…"
Randy Wood posted a discussion2nd Biopsy - New Gleason Score 3+4
So I'm not sure what to make of this. I recently had my second mpMRI and subsequent 1 year follow up biopsy. The original biopsy was determined to be GS 3+3. It was sent for genomic testing that essentially confirmed the results and prognosis was good. This new biopsy revealed GS3+4 and my doctor at UCSF is recommending I get treatment sooner than later. PSA in March was 6.0, slightly lower than prior PSA tests (7.0, 6.4, and 6.7). He has asked me to meet with the radiologist within the…See More
E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott left a comment for Tony Geisler"Welcome Tony. I see you are 56 years young.
It is very important for you to understand immediately that prostate cancer comes in four basic "flavors": very low risk (which may never need treatment at all; low risk (which also may never…"
Don Oberlin left a comment for Jan Manarite"Jan:
I much appreciate your thoughtful, compassionate response to CJ. I suspect he will be equally appreciative.
Well done.
Regards Don O."
Don Oberlin left a comment for Jan Manarite"Jan:
I know you are one busy lady, but there is a fellow on YANA that could really use your help. If you are interested and it would expedite matters I could forward his message and serve as an intermediary. The title of his entry is…"
E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott commented on Two Hawks's status"Two Hawks:
You might want to have a look at this study by Hansen et al. published in 2013.
They claim to have been able to show a clear association between exposure to TCE and risk for liver cancer and cervical cancer, but they don't seem to…"
E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott commented on Two Hawks's status"Dear Two Hawks:
I am not specifically aware of information on exposure to TCE and risk for prostate cancer, but I will do a litt;e research later today and see what I can find for you."
Two Hawks posted a status"Looking for information on effects of exposure to TriChloroEthylene (TCE) and Prostate Cancer. Anyone have information about this?"
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Androgen Deprivation Therapy / Hormone Suppression
What is ADT? How to manage side effects. Is there a survival benefit to early suppression versus delayed? Discussion about the latest research on intermittent deprivation and testosterone replacement therapy in the treatment of prostate cancer.See More
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2nd Biopsy - New Gleason Score 3+4 2 Replies
So I'm not sure what to make of this. I recently had my second mpMRI and subsequent 1 year follow up biopsy. The original biopsy was determined to be GS 3+3. It was sent for genomic testing that essentially confirmed the results and prognosis was…Continue
Started by Randy Wood. Last reply by Randy Wood 1 hour ago.
Why do doctors recommend surgery when biopsy is 3+3 in only 1 of 12 samples? 7 Replies
I belong to a facebook group called "Prostate Cancer Support Group" and it is very discouraging to see most posts come from men who have been told to have surgery even though the PSA is less than 10 and GL is 6. What is going on? The new…Continue
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African American & Other High Risk Men - October Conference
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Started by Jan Manarite Jul 5.
9 months out ... 5 Replies
Hi Mike and y'all, it's been a while since I've visited here. Had my robotic surgery last December to remove my prostate. Have had two PSA tests since - January & June (with next one scheduled in December) - both of them were "undetectable". I…Continue
Started by Sam. Last reply by E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott Jun 30.
Can bone markers be elevated whether from ADT or Metastases ? 3 Replies
My background/history at end of this post.Was given some labs to check bone markers -Bone Alkaline Phosphatase (different test than regular ALP)andN-telopeptidebesides the regular ALPAnd they are high and out of range - tests done 2 mos ago so am…Continue
Started by george. Last reply by E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott Jun 29.
How aggressive are these numbers? 17 Replies
My PSA was <0.1 in March 2011, <0.1 in September 2011, 0.1 in March 2012, <0.2 in May 2012 (tested by GP), and 0.3 in August 2012 (again tested by the same GP). How aggressive is that increase?Continue
Started by Arthur Rollins. Last reply by E. Michael D. ("Mike") Scott Jun 16.
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