steve kramer

I do not think it is "normal" for the gland to be removed due to a cyst
without a biopsy showing cancer. But, I am not a doctor. I've just never
heard of it.

It is normal to have prostate cancer lie dormant for years before rising.
And, such a slow rise is a very good sign. However, I would think that
local radiation would be the next step. Unless you father is really old.

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Prostate Cancer Survivor (so far), not a doctor
PSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46
Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c
RRP 12/15/2000 G7 (3+4), T3bN0M0
PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75
EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47
PSA .34 .22 .15 .21 .32
Lupron (1 mo) 07/21/2003 @ 48
PSA .07 .05 .06
Lupron (3 mo) 8/03 (48), 12/03, 4/04 (49), 09/04 (50)
non illegitimi carborundum