Prostate cancer question please?
My father who is 78 was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. He had nodules that were biopsied and positive for cancer. The doctor told him that his PSA levels are normal and that it is a slow growing cancer and he will recheck him in 6 months. Should he get another opinion? I would think that the prostate should be removed or radiation seeds implanted?
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It would be better if he got another opinion, especially if his PSA levels are 'normal' and yet the biopsy was positive, something isn't just right here. Good luck.
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I would definitely get a second opinion, especially if the biopsy was positive for cancer. The last thing anyone wants is metastasis- that can't be undone. Furthermore, PSA levels are not the be-all-end-all; PSA is just a tumor marker used to help detect cancer. Biopsy is the "gold standard"diagnostic tool and if that indicates cancer, I don't see how that can be disputed, regardless of the PSA level. So as I said, I suggest getting a second opinion to be 100% sure the right decision is made. I wish you all the best and I hope everything turns out well.
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Before going too far with a second opinion I would get the following information and look at the web sites I have provided below. 1) You should get his PSA Level by itself. 2) Based on his PSA level and the biopsy the doctor should have provided him with a Gleason Score. The two combined provide a good indicator. You will also want to have this so you do have a reference point in 6 months to determine change. Also just an FYI if your father was or is on antibiotics prior to the test it will most likely lower his PSA score. I just recently has radical prostate surgery and appear to be cancer free we will know reasonably sure on my next check up. At your father's age it is difficult for me to suggest surgery a lot has to do with his overall health etc. Seed implant may be an alternative depending on if or how much his prostate has enlarged. Up to now I have spent 9 months researching, interviewing, second/third opinions, etc. dealing with this and alternatives until a couple of months ago I finally had to decide on surgery as seeds ended up being ruled out. I hope this helps you get a better understanding because one you have all the information it will help you and others determine the best course of action. I wish you and your family all the best in dealing with this. Good luck
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It never hurts to get a second opinion, but his doctor’s recommendations are appropriate and I doubt another physician would recommend a prostectomy or radiation seeds, maybe a TURP if he is having urinating problems. Why would you want him to go through that when it may never be necessary? Does he have any symptoms? There is nothing unusual about having a positive biopsy and a negative PSA. There are several options for prostate cancer and his doctor should have gone over all of them with your father. Ultimately it is your father’s decision as to how he will be treated.
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Why don´t you check out the Budwig protocol. It has helped a lot of people with cancer and other illnesses. It helps, it does no harm. There are also other gentle non-toxic healing methods. Check the Internet. You can start with http://www.budwig-videos.com/ and the discussion. Good luck! Catharina
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