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I have had 3 Blood Tests January PSA 7.2 March PSA 11.6 April PSA 8.6
I was given first PSA test as I had a backache for 5 days after doing some heavy gardening. There is no History of Prostate Caner in the family. I have no symptoms what ever - in fact I almost never have to get up in the night!! I am on no medication. Absolutely normal blood pressure and cholesterol perfect! Have had two internal examinations doctor & consultant prostate slight enlarged but smooth - both cases. I am 2 mths off 70. Hadn't actually been to the doctor for years as no problems but pulled back hadn't improved in first 3 days - it did on the next 2 just by rest.
The web say PSA unrelaiable. So it seems!
Both Doctor & consultant recommend biopsy urgently?
I'm hesitating - should I go for it with some risks - are the risks large? Should I ask for monitoring - say further blood tests every (?) 4 mths?
I do many long holidays abroad bird watching - say 3 mths at a time.
Any suggestions welcomed!
Cheers Bill
Mon, 2 May 2016
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