Went to the doc two days ago and my blood test came back with a PSA (prostate) spike from the 6/7 it has been for years to 16. Following up with urologist but wanted to ask if anyone in their 70’s has had similar test results and what it turned out to be
I think you may be confusing different exams. PSA is Prostate Specific Antigen, a marker for prostate cancer. Several conditions can cause an artificial spike, including riding a bicycle. What you describe sounds like a colonoscopy, used to detect polyps and tumors of the colon.Be 60 in 2 weeks. Had the rotor rooter exam at 55 clean as a whistle according to doc and got the 10 yr plan.
The inspection aint all that bad its the lead up day thats sux.
All I got. Hope all is well with you
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I think you may be confusing different exams. PSA is Prostate Specific Antigen, a marker for prostate cancer. Several conditions can cause an artificial spike, including riding a bicycle. What you describe sounds like a colonoscopy, used to detect polyps and tumors of the colon.
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I realize that the PSA test is different that a colonoscopy. Maybe the PSA test is done by testing blood lab work?I think you may be confusing different exams. PSA is Prostate Specific Antigen, a marker for prostate cancer. Several conditions can cause an artificial spike, including riding a bicycle. What you describe sounds like a colonoscopy, used to detect polyps and tumors of the colon.
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Yes PSA is bloodwork. I'm always "under" during a colonoscopy - so I can't say for sure what they do to me, but theoretically the answer to your question is no.I realize that the PSA test is different that a colonoscopy. Maybe the PSA test is done by testing blood lab work?
But isn't a prostate check (to some degree, maybe not as precise as a PSA test) part of the colonoscopy?
I always ask for two fingers, so I can get a second opinion...You are correct my bad. I recall doc saying mine was normal for age. Just not sure why both his hands were on my shoulders when he felt it. Weird.
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Very common to have spikes. Probable antibiotics for a month after digital rectal exam. Make sure you don't have sex for a couple of weeks before next PSA test as this can elevate PSA. If still elevated probable sonogram and maybe biopsy.
Sorry for youYou are correct my bad. I recall doc saying mine was normal for age. Just not sure why both his hands were on my shoulders when he felt it. Weird.
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Prostate cancer is a gold mine for urologists in the United States. It’s over treated because there is a strong monetary incentive to do so. Not saying all cases should be ignored. Just saying get a second opinion by a doc that doesn’t own a robot or a radiation machine.
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Covid 19 is more deadly.Err.. That's not quite true. Prostate and colorectal cancer kill a shit load of people.
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Err.. That's not quite true. Prostate and colorectal cancer kill a shit load of people.
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I’m not saying it doesn’t kill. I’m saying it’s over treated. Big difference. There’s a loophole (Stark) which allows urologists to self refer to radiation machines they own. This is huge money for them. There are those out there that will radiate or cut every enlarged prostate that walks through the door. Not every case is a candidate for radiation or surgery. Know your Gleason Score and get a second opinion. An 80 year old man with a Gleason Score of 6 is going to die of old age before prostate cancer.
FYI, the more they treat the more I make. So by all means let’s continue to radiate every prostate that walks through the door.
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