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I had a prostatectomy done in April. I went to the doctor Monday to discuss the PSA results.

 NO CANCER!!!  Guys get the PSA blood test done it will save your life. I had no symptoms.                                                                                                                             BIG shoutout to Steve "Slotto". Thanks for your support.                                                        Mike                                                                                                                          

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2 hours ago, espo said:

Funny how the meaning can change as we get older. 

Oh, I had it checked over the years. In the past it was the gloved hand, but last couple of times it was a blood test.  I don't remember what it is called (obviously it is PSA).  Neither test is perfect, so there is always some possibilities of false positives or negatives.

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15 hours ago, peteski said:

Oh, I had it checked over the years. In the past it was the gloved hand, but last couple of times it was a blood test.  I don't remember what it is called (obviously it is PSA).  Neither test is perfect, so there is always some possibilities of false positives or negatives.

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Great news Michael!

Dr sent me for blood work in July I asked the PA what tests he ordered and she told me and I asked about a PSA and she found I hadn't had one in over 5 years so she added it to the order.

Luckily it came back good.

Guys, ask your doctor when he orders routine blood work.

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I could be wrong but seems the urine test I do every year along with the blood test has results that can throw up a red flag too.

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Intrigued by this conversation, I did some searching on my healthcare provider's website today about PSA testing. This is what they say about it, which surprised me. I am not in a higher risk group.

 

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Steve,

I had no symptoms at all. There is no history of any type of cancer in our family tree. I don't know why a blood test would do more harm than good. There is a possibility of a false positive result. If you want to reach out to Steve aka Slotto with a PM, He may share with you what happen to him at age 45.

I do believe in Modern Medicine.

Mike

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At 68 I've lucked out so far. Mom and I'm pretty sure my dad both died from cancer. My mom was 51. And now me 2 you're brother both had prostrate cancer. So my older brother and I are just hopping it doesn't come our way. Most of the men I know that have it check only do the PSA testing. My doctor does the blood test and finger prop. I guess to be thorough?

 

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I've been doing alright in that department too. I'm 68. My PSA numbers were high. My urologist had me do an MRI recently (this is the 2nd time I've gone through this routine). NO CANCER too!

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