If my GP had paid attention to my PSA tests in the past, and if I had known to pay attention to it, I would not now have Stage 4 Prostate cancer and be condemned to a miserable, painful death.
People who write articles like this do so to reduce healthcare costs, not help men.
And a biopsy, while humiliating is not that big of deal.
If you have a sudden rise in your PSA, get a biopsy. And get you PSA tested annually after age 50.
These authors are full of shit.
I appreciate the honesty of your post.
I will point out, however, that I watched my own father die a miserable and painful death from treatment of his prostate cancer. My grandfather died after a different treatment, and probably only tangentially related.
I am stumped. I believe that we all have to decide for ourselves. The medical “profession” has devolved into chasing dollars in “health maintenance”, and no longer has my trust.
“These authors are full of shit.”
With Thanksgiving around the corner, one of the things I’m grateful for is modern medicine. It has saved my life on more than one occasion.
Can it be improved? Of course, but let’s not forget all the good it does and lives it saves everyday!
“These authors are full of shit.”
totally ... it’s not the absolute value of PSA that matters, but its change over time, which the article conveniently ignores ... if your PSA suddenly shoots up and keeps rising rapidly, then it’s time to take a hard look at what’s going on ...
Have you considered trying ivermectin and fenbendazole(or mebendazole)? Many sources and studies are reporting excellent results.
https://www.onedaymd.com/2025/04/fenbendazole-ivermectin-prostate-cancer.html
Good luck to you on fighting this illness...
“If you have a sudden rise in your PSA, get a biopsy. And get you PSA tested annually after age 50. These authors are full of shit.”
Ditto all that. Saddened to hear that your cancer is in stage 4. Prayers for you.
Sunk cost. No pun.
Prayers for you.