Cancer Thoughts

[Don Schultz]

Your recent labs shows a borderline PSA at 3.5. Please follow up with your Urologist managing your testosterone about these numbers. A prostate exam would be recommended especially because of the increased risk of prostate cancer with testosterone supplementation. Anyone have any thoughts?

 

[CoastWatcher]

Your recent labs shows a borderline PSA at 3.5. Please follow up with your Urologist managing your testosterone about these numbers. A prostate exam would be recommended especially because of the increased risk of prostate cancer with testosterone supplementation. Anyone have any thoughts?

First of all, don't panic. How old are you? What was your last PSA value? If this represents an increase, is it a sudden, dramatic rise, or has it been climbing regularly, steadily? Has prostatitis been eliminated as the underlying cause? Did you ejaculate within 48 hours prior to your blood draw?

 

[Vince]

PSA test might hurt a lot more than you think
https://www.forbes.com/sites/steven...-hurt-a-lot-more-than-you-think/#6eb474835c74
My New Favorite Prostate Cancer Supplement
http://integrativeoncology-essentials.com/2013/07/my-new-favorite-prostate-cancer-supplement/
Male Hormones - Dr. Abraham Morgentaler & Nisha Jackson - theDove.us

 

[Hoosier52]

PSA test might hurt a lot more than you think
https://www.forbes.com/sites/steven...-hurt-a-lot-more-than-you-think/#6eb474835c74
My New Favorite Prostate Cancer Supplement
http://integrativeoncology-essentials.com/2013/07/my-new-favorite-prostate-cancer-supplement/
Male Hormones - Dr. Abraham Morgentaler & Nisha Jackson - theDove.us

Doesn't the Doctor who discovered the PSA test now say that it is pretty much useless? Too many false positives, alot of over treatment and causing a lot of needless anxiety and fear.

 

[Vince]

Doesn't the Doctor who discovered the PSA test now say that it is pretty much useless? Too many false positives, alot of over treatment and causing a lot of needless anxiety and fear.

Dr. Ablin believes “that the use of the PSA test for screening asymptomatic men was strictly for money — a lot of money.”. And remember, this is the doc who discovered PSAs back in 1970! Now, you guys know what can happen when a PSA screening returns “high” numbers.

The PSA test is wrong 80 percent of the time

http://hsionline.com/2014/08/25/psa-tests/

 

[Hoosier52]

Dr. Ablin believes “that the use of the PSA test for screening asymptomatic men was strictly for money — a lot of money.”. And remember, this is the doc who discovered PSAs back in 1970! Now, you guys know what can happen when a PSA screening returns “high” numbers.

The PSA test is wrong 80 percent of the time

http://hsionline.com/2014/08/25/psa-tests/

If it doesn't make senses, alwys follow the money trail.

 

[CoastWatcher]

A valuable diagnostic tool or a money grab, once a PSA reaches 4.0, TRT is absolutely contraindicated pending urological workup.

 

[CoastWatcher]

Dr. Michael Rotman, a urologist in New York, is responding to any and all questions in this thread. Many have dealt with PSA-related concerns. You may wish to review them, or pose your own.

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...Anything-(Dr-Michael-Rotman)&highlight=Rotman

 

[Vince Carter]

Sex/Orgasm ~24hrs prior to a PSA blood test can give a false high result.

 

[Vince]

Sex/Orgasm ~24hrs prior to a PSA blood test can give a false high result.

When I get my next PSA lab. I'm going to try to abstain.

 

[Don Schultz]

59. yes i did ejaculate the night before.

 

[CoastWatcher]

59. yes i did ejaculate the night before.

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Ejaculation could well have contributed to the increase. Are you experiencing other prostate-related issues? PSA rise is often the result of prostatitis, both bacterial and non-bacterial; have you dealt with either in the past?

 

[Don Schultz]

No problem with Prostatitis and no prostate related issues in the past.

 

[CoastWatcher]

No problem with Prostatitis and no prostate related issues in the past.

Do you have a urologist? One who is aware that - in and of itself - TRT doesn't cause prostate cancer? I'd consult with such a doctor quickly and get out ahead of this issue. Should a PSA reach/exceed 4.0, TRT must be stopped while prostate cancer is eliminated. I'd want to do that now and not have to deal with the possibility of suspending my injections while this all got sorted out.

PSA increases don't mean an automatic diagnosis of cancer. Prostatitis, while usually presenting with uncomfortable symptoms, can be very quiet. You may be dealing with BPH, the age-related increase in prostate size; it can cause PSA to rise.