prostate biopsy

denistd
denistd Member Posts: 597

Well tomorrow is another biopsy, this time my prostate, doctor said that it's a pretty nasty procedure, apparently the prostate is a wicked bleeder, just what I need now that I take blood thinners, have not taken them since last Monday so hope things stay normal. very apprehensive about this, my dad and my brother both had prostate cancer and my dad died of bladder cancer ten years after the prostate cancer. Doctor said that is a big reason as to why he wants a biopsy. Have always had elevated psa levels, usually in the mid 5's last one was 6.0 but I had prostatitis when that was done, will see, wish me luck. Denis

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  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    Good Luck!

    Hoping for the best possible outcome for you.

    Deb

  • MarineE5
    MarineE5 Member Posts: 1,030 Member
    Best to have the biopsies done to make sure.

    Denis,

    I had the biopsies done, 12 snips total. Just make sure the Doctor numbs you and gives it a few minutes to work before the starting. I had some discomfort afterwards, for about 4 hours. Just find a comfortable chair or sofa after you get home and try to relax. I was fine the next day.

    My PSA had jumped more then the .7 that they use as a gauge in one year. My brother had Postate cancer (Agent Orange) We were in Vietnam at the same time, so my Doctor thought it best for me to have done. Luckily, I was clear, but still up and down each time I have the PSA done.

    Positive thoughts going your way from here.

    My Best to You and Everyone Here

  • ToBeGolden
    ToBeGolden Member Posts: 695
    Hope

    Hope all goes well with the procedure and the results. As with all biopsies: hope it is a big nothing. I too have some prostate challenges and a biopsy may be in my future. Hope not. There's enough on my plate already. Best of luck in the comming days. Rick.

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
    Good Luck

    Denis,

    Just a check under the (prostate) hood. 

    Good Luck,

    Matt

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    Going to tuck you into my

    pocket, Denis.....along with some prayers and positive thoughts.  By this time on Tuesday, the biopsy will be in your rear view mirror.

    p

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    CivilMatt said:

    Good Luck

    Denis,

    Just a check under the (prostate) hood. 

    Good Luck,

    Matt

    Denis

    Prayers for a good report. My husband had prostate cancer a couple of years ago. Caught early with PSA. Had robotic surgery that went exceptionally well. Hoping you don't have positive results.

  • fishmanpa
    fishmanpa Member Posts: 1,227 Member
    A Chord of Peace

    Denis,

    Positive thoughts and prayers and an open G chord with a bit of chorus for a "G"ood report tomorrow!

    "T"

     

  • HobbsDoggy
    HobbsDoggy Member Posts: 276
    Ain't no Fun

    I had a prostate biopsy and ya it smarted, like a lot.  I agree you want as numb as possible.  I was over it fairly fast. Was some bleeding, but only noted when I went to the bathroom.  That was not a big deal.  I did have cancer, still encapsilated.  I choose surgery and it went fine, again no fun for sure but no cancer there for five years plus.  Curable in most cases and was sure a simipler deal than the neck cancer treatment.

  • PapaPaul
    PapaPaul Member Posts: 33
    Good Luck

    I hope and pray that all goes well for you! I too have prostrate issues and a very high PSA (14). My urologist has recommended a biopsy as well, but wants to wait for me to heal following HNC treatments, I have a follow-up appointment with him in July. Again good luck !

  • Tim6003
    Tim6003 Member Posts: 1,514 Member
    PapaPaul said:

    Good Luck

    I hope and pray that all goes well for you! I too have prostrate issues and a very high PSA (14). My urologist has recommended a biopsy as well, but wants to wait for me to heal following HNC treatments, I have a follow-up appointment with him in July. Again good luck !

    LUCK!!! :) Just kidding ...

    Whispered a prayer before hitting submit that all is normal Denis!

    Keep us posted ...

     

    Tim

  • Ingrid K
    Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
    Good Luck to you

    Denis

    wishing you the very best outcome and an uncomplicated and tolerable biopsy.

     

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    Thoughts & Prayers...

    Coming your way...

    JG

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    Good Idea....

    Sounds like a good idea to keep an eye on it. Have had a few acquaintances that have had it and it was caught early and they've been doing well for many years now. 

    Prayers all goes well.

    ~C

  • denistd
    denistd Member Posts: 597

    Good Idea....

    Sounds like a good idea to keep an eye on it. Have had a few acquaintances that have had it and it was caught early and they've been doing well for many years now. 

    Prayers all goes well.

    ~C

    All done

    Back home now, nothing near what I was expecting. No blood, no pain. They knocked me out for it so had no idea of the procedure. Whole thing took about 20 minutes I am told, still gotta keep on the anti-biotics for a couple of days. Doctor said that he saw nothing abnormal (they use an ultrasound as well) so hopefully all is OK. Kept me there till I could pee, then a check to see if any blood there (none) and sent home, results in two weeks. Thanks all for the well wishes and for all those guys that have not yet had their prostates checked try to get them to knock you out. Denis

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    denistd said:

    All done

    Back home now, nothing near what I was expecting. No blood, no pain. They knocked me out for it so had no idea of the procedure. Whole thing took about 20 minutes I am told, still gotta keep on the anti-biotics for a couple of days. Doctor said that he saw nothing abnormal (they use an ultrasound as well) so hopefully all is OK. Kept me there till I could pee, then a check to see if any blood there (none) and sent home, results in two weeks. Thanks all for the well wishes and for all those guys that have not yet had their prostates checked try to get them to knock you out. Denis

    To Be Continued...

    Congrats to this point, and hopefully the good..., ummm great news will continue.

    JG

  • Tim6003
    Tim6003 Member Posts: 1,514 Member
    Skiffin16 said:

    To Be Continued...

    Congrats to this point, and hopefully the good..., ummm great news will continue.

    JG

    So far so good.....

    Great to hear that news Denis ....keep us posted on part II. :)

     

    Tim