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Posted 21 Dec 2024 at 14:52

Hi Folks,

I’m in the process of getting checked out for PCa. I’m 57 having some minor waterworks issues and got a PSA test result of 5.7. That test triggered an MRI scan and they’ve spotted a small lesion (1cm) which has been given an MPIRS score of 4. Getting a biopsy in the new year. I’m taking things step by step. Finding this forum very helpful in knowing I’m not alone and that it’s still early days. Would be grateful for any advice. Have a great Christmas and New Year.

Cheers

Callanish

 

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Posted 21 Dec 2024 at 18:54

Sounds like you are doing it right step by step. Be sure your biopsy will be MRI fusion guided to get extra bites from the lesion. Keep us posted with your detailed biopsy pathology for best comments from members. Biopsy is fairly straightforward and painless.

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Posted 21 Dec 2024 at 19:23

Hi, 

Sounds like you are taking things sensibly.

I have just been discharged from urology after my biopsy came back clear. Similar story to yours so there is a great chance you will have nothing to worry about after the biopsy.

Have a restful worry free Christmas and only worry when there is something to worry about 

All the very best,

Mick 

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Posted 21 Dec 2024 at 19:24

Hi Callanish.

I'm sorry that you've had to join us but welcome to the forum, mate.

The PI-RAD 4 means that it seems likely the lesion is cancerous, however, only a biopsy will confirm or negate that. We have had cases where PI-RAD 4 and 5's have turned out to be inflammation or benign lesions.

Do you know whether your prostate is enlarged, because that itself can elevate your PSA, as can other non cancerous prostate conditions.

Best of luck with your biopsy results. Please keep us updated.👍

 

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User
Posted 21 Dec 2024 at 18:54

Sounds like you are doing it right step by step. Be sure your biopsy will be MRI fusion guided to get extra bites from the lesion. Keep us posted with your detailed biopsy pathology for best comments from members. Biopsy is fairly straightforward and painless.

User
Posted 21 Dec 2024 at 19:23

Hi, 

Sounds like you are taking things sensibly.

I have just been discharged from urology after my biopsy came back clear. Similar story to yours so there is a great chance you will have nothing to worry about after the biopsy.

Have a restful worry free Christmas and only worry when there is something to worry about 

All the very best,

Mick 

User
Posted 21 Dec 2024 at 19:24

Hi Callanish.

I'm sorry that you've had to join us but welcome to the forum, mate.

The PI-RAD 4 means that it seems likely the lesion is cancerous, however, only a biopsy will confirm or negate that. We have had cases where PI-RAD 4 and 5's have turned out to be inflammation or benign lesions.

Do you know whether your prostate is enlarged, because that itself can elevate your PSA, as can other non cancerous prostate conditions.

Best of luck with your biopsy results. Please keep us updated.👍

 

 
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