Prostate Cancer Signs

In “Living a Better Life After Prostate Cancer – A Survivor’s Guide to Cryotherapy” board-certified Urologists Dr Aaron Katz MD and Dr Philippa Cheetham MD from Columbia University Medical Center New York educate the patient and his family on prostate cancer and the role of prostate cryotherapy. This groundbreaking easy to read well illustrated book gives the reader accurate and timely information to make an intelligent decision and to understand the jargon associated with prostate cancer. The book not only informs the reader about who is suitable for prostate cryotherapy, what the procedure involves, the long term results and follow up, but also is very informative on the prostate gland in general: where it is, what it does in healthy men, what happens in prostate disease, tests the doctor may order to identify prostate problems. It also gives an excellent overview on how to assess the prostate, including information on PSA and prostate biopsy. as well as the entire of the entire spectrum of prostate cancer diagnosis, staging investigations and management. This book should be on the shelf of any man who is concerned about his prostate and is an essential read before deciding on treatment options read for those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

I don’t understand what you mean by grade either, but there is no reason to do a biopsy to diagnose BPH. What really matters is how much the symptoms bother you and treatment is not always easy. Be sure to see a urologist for this do not rely on your primary care physician.

http://prostate-cancer-symptoms.info

Symptoms of prostate cancer may include the following: urinary problems, such as not being able to urinate, having a hard time starting or stopping the flow of urine, needing to urinate often, especially at night, weak flow of urine, urine flow that starts and stops, pain or burning during urination, difficulty having an erection, blood in the urine or semen, and/or frequent pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs. Prostate cancer usually does not cause symptoms in the beginning stages. By the time symptoms do occur, the disease may have spread beyond the prostate.

The “Prostate Cancer Treatment” report includes a review of possible signs and symptoms (such as weak flow of urine or painful ejactulation); descriptions of the various tests used for diagnosis (including digital rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen test); an explanation of the various stages of prostate cancer (Stages I, II, III, and IV); an overview of treatment options (including watchful waiting, surgery, and radation therapy); and also includes 10 pages of related medical terminology (to help you understand what your medical provider is talking about.

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I went to the doctor and I had a high PSA. He did a biopsy and I don’t have cancer. I don’t have an enlarged or inflamed prostate. He doesn’t think the high PSA and the frequent urination are related. I don’t have a problem starting to urinate and it doesn’t hurt or burn. I just have to go all of the time.
I kept track one day of how many times I urinated and it was 15 times in a 24 hour period. I drink about 36 oz of fluid a day.

Yeah i have the same problem But i have to wear diapers because of the meds. i take for extreme Vertigo I cant tell when i have to pee but i go through about 20 diapers in 24 hours!! So it’s a lot. But I am A nutcase and i am use to wearing diapers so it don’t matter….Wet diaper Raul!!! LOL….did i win….. did i win….. did i win???

assist me in making an informed decision. I am scheduled to have Prostate Cancer Biopsy on 05/24/07. Here is a brief history of events up till now:
Vital statistics and hx are as follows: Age: 38; Sex: Male; Ht: 5′ 5"; Wt: 162 lbs; Father: recently passed away at the age of 73 2ndry Prostate Cancer which got metastasized and as a result he had bone cancer as well; Mother: has diabetes and previously has had benign tumor removed; Older Brother: Healthy; Race: Asian-Indian.
On 04/23/07 blood test done and the results indicated PSA level of 3.5, subsequent to this FreePSA test done on 05/04/07 and PSA level: 3.68. The normal range is 0-2.5. Based on some some chart scoring had a value of 8 indicative that I probably have a 24% chance of having prostate cancer. Visited Urologist on 05/16/07 and DRE was conducted and was normal. Should I wait 8 weeks and have another PSA test or go for Biopsy as suggested by the Urologist? Don’t want to be sliced & diced but also want peace of mind!

The above answer has the right conclusion, although all the facts are wrong.

While PCa at your age is rare, it’s hardly unknown. You have an significantly elevated risk due to the fact that your father had it.

PSA is not an indication of cancerous tissue, it’s produced by both normal and diseased prostate tissue. The absolute number turns out to be fairly meaningless, as "normal" could be anywhere from .5 to 8, mostly depending on the size of your prostate and general health. It’s best to have regular PSA tests, and to keep a chart of your results. A rapid increase in PSA is more concerning than a high absolute number.

Free PSA is the percent of PSA which isn’t attached to protein. If it’s very low, there is a higher chance that your PSA reading is caused by cancer.

A DRE can only detect cancer when it’s extensive enough to be palpable. In parts of Europe, adoption of PSA testing has been slower than in the US, and DRE is still a preferred detection technique. But DRE will miss cancer in it’s earliest, most treatable stage. In the US, the overwhelming majority of men are diagnosed with biopsy following abnormal PSA readings, and never reach the stage of having a positive DRE.

If I were in your place, I would take the biopsy. Although biopsy isn’t the most pleasant experience, it’s the only way to find peace of mind. If it’s negative, I would continue being vigilant, and have PSA tests every six months, charting the results. Given your family history, it pays not to take chances.

What you can expect from the biopsy is a few minutes of discomfort, followed by a month of bleeding. It’s not the worst thing that can happen to you.