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Follow-up biopsies after original diagnosis of early stage adenocarcinoma

About 9 months ago you suggested that after a finding of early stage adenocarcinoma in a single lobe that I repeat a biopsy after a year to see if tumor volume is increasing.    In two weeks I am having my fourth  blood draw after the original finding of cancer. The high P.S.A. level a year ago was 4.03 with... Read moreChevron
posted 12/22/2008, comments (0)|
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Prostate Biopsy: What is It and How Does It Work?

A prostate biopsy is a test performed to diagnose prostate cancer. There are two main reasons why a prostate biopsy might be performed. A man has a high prostate specific antigen (PSA) level. This is a blood test used to screen men for prostate cancer. A rising PSA or elevated PSA can suggest that a cancer is developing in the prostate gland. The... Read moreChevron
posted 02/11/2008, comments (12)|
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Fathering Children after Prostate Removal? Ask the Expert

Dear Dr. Motola,  I am looking for information on fertility after prostate removal. I cannot find any-no statistics, nothing. I am a 37-year-old female involved with a 62-year-old man. He is under the impression he can still have children after prostate removal, and would like to. Any information would be appreciated-statistics,... Read moreChevron
posted 01/22/2008, comments (0)|
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How Often are Biopsies Needed When You Have a High-Grade PIN?

Dear Dr. Motola, I am a healthy, very active 71 year old male. MY PSA level increased over the past 16 months from 2.1 to 3.2 and as a consequence my new urologist suggested a biopsy even though his digital rectal exam showed a healthy prostate.  The biopsy (12 samples taken) showed 4 areas of high-grade PIN. My urologist suggested that... Read moreChevron
posted 01/16/2008, comments (0)|
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Overactive Bladder at a Young Age? - Ask the Expert

Dear Dr. Motola,  I have had an overactive bladder for several years but for the most part it's been manageable. I am 42. Normally, I feel the urge to void about every 90 minutes. But it has started to interfere with important activities, like taking an intense admissions test for graduate school, when I need one or two extra restroom... Read moreChevron
posted 12/27/2007, comments (3)|
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