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Stacey

posted 02/16/2008, comments (2)

Lupron Depot as sole treatment?

My dad was just diagnosed with prostate cancer -- he is 80 years old and in good health, with no symptoms. He has a Gleason score of 7 (3+4) and lives in a different state from me. When he came back from his doctor appointment it sounded like the doctor had recommended he use Lupron Depot as treatment -- my dad came home with the... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/11/2008, comments (7)

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.... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/11/2008, comments (7)

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.... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/26/2008, comment (1)

blood in semen

Every time I ejaculate there seems to be blood in my semen. Sometimes it is reddish, sometimes it is brownish. My primary care physician said it is nothing to be worried about. I went to a urologist and he did an examination of my scrotum and checked my prostate and said everything appeared to be okay, but I would think there is something to... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/16/2008, comments (0)

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... Read more Chevron

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