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MRI scan confusion

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Posted 16 Mar 2016 at 16:50

Mark, you sound a bit like me. I'm 62 years old and recently had a PSA test which came back with a count of 11.5 a digital rectum examination showed the prostate to be normal and squishy (my GP's words).


As my PSA count was high my GP said that he was referring me for a biopsy. When I saw my Urology consultant he said that he wanted me to have a MRI scan to decide if I needed a trus or template biopsy. I had the MRI scan and was contacted by Senior Urology nurse who said that my consultant had reviewed the scan and that he wanted me to have a template biopsy. This concerned me slightly so I asked if the scan had shown anything, but the nurse said that the scan was normal.


I am glad that I am having a template rather than a trus biopsy as the template biopsy is more accurate. I don't what type of scan I had or you are having, but you might want to google "promis trial".

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Posted 16 Mar 2016 at 19:58

Thanks, I will do.
I was a bit disappointed when I found out my urologist had gone away and there was no one to help me when I asked what it involved.
Will look up Promis trial, thanks very much and best wishes for your biopsy and results.

 
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