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Old 03-29-2023, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by beenie View Post
I am 73 years old, my PSA jumped to 10 recently. I was a bit hesitant to have the biopsy as I feel great. I had a Pelvic MRI which showed a 23 mm lump on my prostate but no sign of spreading.

Thanks to everyone who responded, nice to receive feedback from those who have gone through the procedure.
I had it done outpatient. It was as described uncomfortable but not painful and NO residual side affects whatsoever. Perhaps blood in my seamen but I don’t recall.

Cancer was found in my prostate. I went to Moffitt in Tampa. Got the “stranded seeds “. Virtually no side effects whatsoever. I no longer worry about prostate cancer!

The biopsy was recommended based on the rapid rise in my PSA not on an absolute number.

I had the procedure in my early 70’s and am now in my early 80’s.