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prostate biopsy revealed atypical cell changes but no cancer
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prostate biopsy revealed atypical cell changes but no cancer
by El__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By El on May 12, 1999 at 15:41:55
My fiance has been undergoing prostate care for the past year, he is 51. His first PSA test indicated an above normal level, (between 4-10), so a biopsy was done. The ultrasound showed some "suspicious" areas as well. The biopsy came back negative and he has been on antibiotics for the past year with regular checkups by his urologist. He has not responded to the antibiotics in that the PSA is still up around 6, and his last test revealed a free PSA of only 6%. His latest ultrasound showed no marked changes, and a biopsy was done. It came back with no cancer but some (a small amount) atypical cell changes. The pathologists are meeting to discuss his results to see if they can come up with anything else, although they have ruled out cancer. He is to undergo another biopsy in a couple of months to see if there are any changes. My question (s) is this: What benign conditions could lead to a) an elevated PSA level, b) atypical cells, and c) non response to antibiotic treatment in as far as not lowering the PSA level? Also, are atypical cells always a pre-curser to cancer? One more, can the atypical cells, if specifically located be removed, or can they cure themselves? I, along with my fiance, would greatly appreciate you knowledge in this area. He is walking on eggshells, and although I know prostate conditions can be difficult to diagnose and treat, I must believe that there are some more definative answers out there somewhere. Please help if you can. Sincerely, Stressed Over Prostate
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Re: prostate biopsy revealed atypical cell changes but no cancer HFHS M.D.-CK 5/17/1999
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My fiance has been undergoing prostate care for the past year, he is 51. His first PSA test indicated an above normal level, (between 4-10), so a biopsy was done. The ultrasound showed some "suspicious" areas as well. The biopsy came back negative and he has been on antibiotics for the past year with regular checkups by his urologist. He has not responded to the antibiotics in that the PSA is still up around 6, and his last test revealed a free PSA of only 6%. His latest ultrasound showed no marked changes, and a biopsy was done. It came back with no cancer but some (a small amount) atypical cell changes. The pathologists are meeting to discuss his results to see if they can come up with anything else, although they have ruled out cancer. He is to undergo another biopsy in a couple of months to see if there are any changes. My question (s) is this: What benign conditions could lead to a) an elevated PSA level, b) atypical cells, and c) non response to antibiotic treatment in as far as not lowering the PSA level? Also, are atypical cells always a pre-curser to cancer? One more, can the atypical cells, if specifically located be removed, or can they cure themselves? I, along with my fiance, would greatly appreciate you knowledge in this area. He is walking on eggshells, and although I know prostate conditions can be difficult to diagnose and treat, I must believe that there are some more definative answers out there somewhere. Please help if you can. Sincerely, Stressed Over Prostate
Follow Ups:
Re: prostate biopsy revealed atypical cell changes but no cancer HFHS M.D.-CK 5/17/1999
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