Just as I retired my wellness exam revealed an elevated PSA. Which lead to a biopsy which revealed that I had the early stage prostate cancer.
At the time there were 2 main courses of treatment “Slash and Burn” cut it out or radiation. Both with numerous side effects and dangers.
My urologist also mentioned that there was an experimental ultra-sound treatment.
Of course I went home and researched my options and found that less than 6 months before the FDA had approved the High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) prostate ablation procedure. A day surgery with minimal risks so that is what I choose.
Of course because it was new it was difficult finding an oncologist doing that procedure but as luck would have it I found one in the Fort Worth suburb of Dallas. And of course because it was new no insurance would touch it so I had to pay out of pocket, thank God I have a 401k/IRA.
2 years later my PSA is undetectable and that means no prostate cancer.
Now there are commercials on the radio for that HIFU procedure.
You were very lucky, thanks be to God!.....................
And you can still use your instrument. Good on you!
The PSA tests for a specific body chemical. That chemical coats sperm, and weakens the cell wall of the egg. That chemical, if high in men, also weakens cell walls within the prostate, enabling the cancer to spread more quickly.