Originally Posted by
stapfam
Had a PSA of 16- and over here they get worried if it goes over 10. Biopsy showed Ca in all 6 tests That biopsy hurt as the prostate was very firm all over. Radical prostatectomy with a 12" incision- Think the surgeon must have had big hands.
Now 7 years later and Psa still at "0" but Good sign is that other than a bit of sorenesss after 4 hour rides- I have no problems.
Great to hear you're doing well.
Originally Posted by
lighthorse
Steve,
Good luck on the results. I have the same procedure set up for next week.
Many thanks; so here's what to expect on the needle biopsy:
Three days prior you're on an antibiotic like Levaquin; stay away from Aleve or Motrin; Tylenol is fine
Three hours prior you take an enema
The test goes really quick
Slight pinch when the anesthetic goes in, and then you don't feel anything
Ten samples are taken (it sounds like a staple gun but you don't feel anything)
There can be blood in stool, urine and ejaculate (ejaculate can have blood for even three weeks after)
Slight soreness for a few hours after; plan on getting a nice three to four hour nap after you eat something
Drink pleanty of water afterwards