Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Greetings to all, 1st post other than a previous test which I still don't see, but here's the post anyway. My father died of metastatic PCa in 1990 within few months of diagnosis. I therefore decided to start monitoring my PSA. a bit of background: very healthy (guy of course age 45, 6'1 (185cm), 185lb(84kg) married with a 4 and 7 yr old boys. My first PSA was on June 10/2006 at 4.59 My internist said my DRE was completely benign. Even though I had no symptoms of prostatitis, A urologist friend suggested a recheck after a 4 wk Cipro course. On July 19/2006 it dropped to 3.3 He suggested we watch in recheck in few months. At that point I added an incosistent GNC prostate formula supplement. I just rechecked again 2 days ago and the number had climbed back up to 4 and a free of 10% (1st time I do the free). The urologist -being a personal friend- said if I was in his office he would probably recommend a biopsy, but if I'm not anxious, I can wait and recheck it in 6 months. I'm tempted to go for the biopsy and my wife feels stronger that I should. I'm a bit " bummed out " and overwhelmed specially being only 45 with little children. I don't feel like sharing this with any of my family or friends but willing to share it here with people who have gone through similar experience. I probably have a 50-50% chance of having PCa given the above scenario. I don't know if it's false reassurance but I'm taking the quick drop from 4.6 to 3.3 in 5 weeks following Abx course as a good sign but why the rise back to 4 in 5 month?. It probably really doesn't matter and I feel a biopsy is now in order. Any input, personal experience or advice is appreciated in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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