I had my biopsy today. It was elective. I was given a choice to wait 30
days to see if my PSA comes down or a biopsy. I elected the biopsy so as to
get it out of the way.
It was almost painless and I thank those here that told me what to expect.
The "snap" was more like a small pinch. The nurse had me take a deep breath
and let it out slowly during the procedure. I think that helped a lot. Now
of course I am bleeding as to be expected and taking Cipro to avoid
infection. I've peed twice since the procedure. Mostly blood the first
time and not so much the second time. This I know is a good sign that I may
not try to pass large clots, but smaller ones. I'm laying down now to give
my a.s a rest for the rest of the day now. My prostate hurts, more like a
crampy feeling. At least now I know it's there. I've never had pain in the
prostate before.
I should have results next Tuesday or Wednesday. Can't wait. I'm leaning
on no PC for now.
Take a Tylenol and fuhgheddaboutit. And don't be alarmed at the amount of
blood in your semen for a couple of weeks.
I.P.
> I had my biopsy today. It was elective. I was given a choice to wait 30
> days to see if my PSA comes down or a biopsy. I elected the biopsy so as to
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> I should have results next Tuesday or Wednesday. Can't wait. I'm leaning
> on no PC for now.
wwcp@infinet.com - 30 Dec 2004 19:57 GMT
I was also alarmed by how drastically this cut back on the flow of semen...
However, if the patient opts for complete prostate removal - this condition
might just be looked back upon as "the good ol' days..." (lol)
Paul
> I had my biopsy today. It was elective. I was given a choice to wait 30
> days to see if my PSA comes down or a biopsy. I elected the biopsy so as to
> get it out of the way.
(ka-snip)
> I should have results next Tuesday or Wednesday. Can't wait. I'm leaning
> on no PC for now.
Strum very strongly recommends, whatever the biopsy result, having a second
opinion pathological study done by one of the expert labs that specialize in
such.
I had mine done by Bostwick Laboratories in Virginia. They charge $350,
and it's covered by Medicare and other insurance. Got some verrrry
interesting news that was not included in the local path lab report.
This strikes me as essential. That biopsy will probably be the
determinant factor in Stafford's decision about his future course. It's
best to have information that is as reliable as possible.
The medics know about this, but usually will not broach the subject of a
second opinion. It's up to the patient.
Regards,
Steve J
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I.P. Freely - 30 Dec 2004 21:53 GMT
My initial, local urologist routinely sends all biopsies to Bostwick right
out of the gate. Says there's no point going halfway since he'd recommend a
second opinion anyway.
I.P.
> Strum very strongly recommends, whatever the biopsy result, having a second
> opinion pathological study done by one of the expert labs that specialize in
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> and it's covered by Medicare and other insurance. Got some verrrry
> interesting news that was not included in the local path lab report.