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Q: My father in law was referred to a urologist because of a psa count of 22...is this likely to be prostate cancer?
Dear Running Mama:
First I would like to apologize for the spelling errors in my last response. I was in the hospital at that time and (12 days later) they released me.
I think the urologist is smart. The antibiotics might tell him a lot more.
In this prostate nightmare we often have people jump to such strong conclusions. What I have found is that waiting for results works best. Because even if the biopsy reveals the "worst"... chances are great that it will still be a small problem. There is a long road from PSA to chemotherapy. It is GREAT that he went early to the urologist!
I am here if you need me and hoping all goes smoothly!
Bob
A PSA of 22 is very likely to be associated with prostate cancer. If you father-in-law has the new onset of urinary tract symptoms, then it can be related to an infectious problem. A simple evaluation with a Urologist will shed some light on this.
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Thank you very much...he has since then consulted with a urologist who has put him on a round of antibiotics because of an inflammed prostate. He was told that if his PSA doesn't lower after completeing the round of medication, he will then have to have a biopsy...