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nycmathguy
On June 7, 2021, I learned that my PSA level is 4.9, which is pretty high for my age (56). I got to go back in 6 weeks to get another blood test done for PSA. I am hoping that my PSA goes down or remains the same.
If my PSA level continues to rise, this is a bad situation. My father died from prostate cancer in April 2010. An elevated PSA is caused by different things (aging, infection in the prostate and cancer). I'm sure there are a few more reasons for an elevated PSA, but typically cancer is the culprit in most men.
The only way to know for sure is to experience a prostate biopsy. The VA Hospital does not put patients to sleep for this anal procedure. Patients are simply sedated (put in a twilight zone). I am not too thrill about the procedure if needed in the future. So, I am not rushing into a prostate biopsy.
I don't know if you know, but sedation is not the same as general anesthesia. I know the prostate biopsy procedure is not without pain but it is the only way to determine the reason why the prostate is growing. Do you know if I can get general anesthesia outside the VA Hospital? I am talking about a private urologist. I welcome all replies in this regard.
Thanks,
nycmathguy
If my PSA level continues to rise, this is a bad situation. My father died from prostate cancer in April 2010. An elevated PSA is caused by different things (aging, infection in the prostate and cancer). I'm sure there are a few more reasons for an elevated PSA, but typically cancer is the culprit in most men.
The only way to know for sure is to experience a prostate biopsy. The VA Hospital does not put patients to sleep for this anal procedure. Patients are simply sedated (put in a twilight zone). I am not too thrill about the procedure if needed in the future. So, I am not rushing into a prostate biopsy.
I don't know if you know, but sedation is not the same as general anesthesia. I know the prostate biopsy procedure is not without pain but it is the only way to determine the reason why the prostate is growing. Do you know if I can get general anesthesia outside the VA Hospital? I am talking about a private urologist. I welcome all replies in this regard.
Thanks,
nycmathguy