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Yellow urine, trouble peeing, prostate level 8.0, biopsy 6 samples, 1 biopsy was a typical, dr wants to wait 6 months for a mri. concerned waiting so long. should we push for a mri now? he is 58. he is diabetic and has high blood pressure?
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The follow-up prostate MRI in 6 months should be fine.
Answered 11/22/2022
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At this age PSA of 8 is high. He needs additional testing specially if there is a family history of Ca of prostate. You can not 'push' for a test but can suggest it. If not happy seek another opinion. Good luck
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