Is it possible to have a normal healthy life with high PSA?

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Monday, March 26, 2007
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If one has a high PSA, but no enlarged prostate or issues with urinary functions or sex, what is the real problem with a high PSA? Is it possible to have a normal healthy life with high PSA? This is a great question. First, let's review the normal range for prostate cancer. I commonly use the ...

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Prostate and Diabetes:
Barney
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 10:42 AM
Prostate information lists many indicators for a man to watch for. I have not seen how potently Prostate would interplay with Diabetes and its medicine reactions. I have Diabetes and am 74 years old. My Doctor doesn't want to take a PSA at my age. I have many of the symptoms but think they are from life stile and Meds. Is any thing written on this combination? How do I put my mind at ease about my prostate? Barney

High PSA
Docmarcg
Monday, April 09, 2007 at 09:54 PM
Barney,
You are 74 years young and would insist on getting your PSA annually. There is no link between prostate cancer and diabetes. But, a physician greatly considers your diabetes when they have to manage someone with prostate cancer.
Dr. Greenstein