16-07-2016, 08:07 PM
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Re: Anyone had a prostate biopsy ?
Originally Posted by JBR
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Blood tests are notoriously unreliable for this condition. Many false positives and false negatives. Even a biopsy cannot always be relied upon, depending on exactly where they take the tissue sample.
16-07-2016, 08:41 PM
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Re: Anyone had a prostate biopsy ?
Originally Posted by galty
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The other way is for the Doctor to stick his finger up your Arse....sorry cant spell rectum.
17-07-2016, 12:32 AM
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Re: Anyone had a prostate biopsy ?
Originally Posted by Tpin
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Just get your hubby to tell them it's ok to discuss this matter with you.Once done they aren't breaching patient confidentiality laws or data protection.
This can be done over the phone.
17-07-2016, 04:04 PM
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Re: Anyone had a prostate biopsy ?
Originally Posted by scot37
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I found it was far more than his finger that was used. That is only to establish that the prostate is enlarged.
There Had not been any normal signs of Prostrate trouble.
17-07-2016, 04:53 PM
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Re: Anyone had a prostate biopsy ?
Originally Posted by JBR
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Blood tests are notoriously unreliable for this condition. Many false
Went on a cruise with his wife and became ill and went to the Ship's Doctor who examined him could find nothing wrong but did say go see your doctor when you get home, next day felt alright and had a nice holiday.
When he got home went to see his doctor (BUPA scum bag) who ordered a Blood test result came back he had had a very mild Heart Attack.
Blood test tell a doctor more that a figure up the arse.
18-07-2016, 02:36 PM
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Re: Anyone had a prostate biopsy ?
Originally Posted by JBR
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Blood tests are notoriously unreliable for this condition. Many false positives and false negatives. Even a biopsy cannot always be relied upon, depending on exactly where they take the tissue sample.
Originally Posted by galty
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Boy I knew in his 50s CEO of an import clothing firm no weight on him..played golf every Friday fit looking sodWent on a cruise with his wife and became ill and went to the Ship's Doctor who examined him could find nothing wrong but did say go see your doctor when you get home, next day felt alright and had a nice holiday.
When he got home went to see his doctor (BUPA scum bag) who ordered a Blood test result came back he had had a very mild Heart Attack.
Blood test tell a doctor more that a figure up the arse.
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Prostateh.../psa-test.aspx
19-07-2016, 02:00 PM
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Re: Anyone had a prostate biopsy ?
Originally Posted by JBR
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Of course blood tests are invaluable for ascertaining many conditions, but prostate cancer isn't one of them unfortunately.
The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. PSA is a protein produced by normal cells in the prostate and also by prostate cancer cells. It is normal for all men to have a small amount of PSA in their blood, and this amount rises as you get older. A raised PSA level may suggest you have a problem with your prostate, but not necessarily cancer.
You can have a PSA test at your GP surgery. You will need to discuss it with your GP first. At some GP surgeries, you can discuss the test with the practice nurse, and they can do a test if you decide you want one.
The PSA blood test after the rectal examination is another routine diagnostic check.
19-07-2016, 02:58 PM
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Re: Anyone had a prostate biopsy ?
Originally Posted by Pats
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The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. PSA is a protein produced by normal cells in the prostate and also by prostate cancer cells. It is normal for all men to have a small amount of PSA in their blood, and this amount rises as you get older. A raised PSA level may suggest you have a problem with your prostate, but not necessarily cancer.You can have a PSA test at your GP surgery. You will need to discuss it with your GP first. At some GP surgeries, you can discuss the test with the practice nurse, and they can do a test if you decide you want one.
The PSA blood test after the rectal examination is another routine diagnostic check.
It came back negative...
but it could have been a false negative!
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