Possible Prostate Cancer

[greene77]

My recently underwent bloodwork. The results of this bloodwork pointed toward possible prostate cancer. The doctor suggested a biopsy. When it came time to schedule the biopsy, the doctor then suggested antibiotics and a 1 month check-up to see if the bloodwork clears up.

If my father has early prostate cancer, wouldn't early testing help his chances of survival?

Can anyone point me in the direction of information regarding prostate cancer?

[greene77]

What was the reason given for the administration of antibiotics?
-He was to schedule his biopsy with his doctor. When he received the call for his appointment. The doctors wanted to see if he responded to antibiotics before performing a biopsy

What was his PSA level during this given test.
-Unfortunately, I don't have exact numbers. He had a heart attack in March. At that time, his PSA level was slightly elevated. Recently, he was tested again and his levels were higher than the March results.

What is his age?
-58

And is there a positive family history of prostate cancer?
-No known prostate cancer history. His mother died of heart failure at 86. His father died of emphysema at 66 - he was a heavy smoker and had mild black lung from being a miner.



Note that he had an enlarged prostate due to complications from a Gall Bladder removal - approximately 2 years ago. I'm not sure if this would make him more prone to Prostate Infections or not.

Thanks for the input.

[Ash Tewari, MD, M.Ch.]

Thank you for your question. In order to better answer your question please respond with responses to the following; What was the reason given for the administration of antibiotics? What was his PSA level during this given test. What is his age? And is there a positive family history of prostate cancer?

Thank you.

Ash K. Tewari, MD
www.cornellroboticprostate.org

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