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38y.o. man w/ mildly enlarged prostate noted incidentally on pelvic mri. path report recommended more specific prostate mri but doc thought unnecessary due to psa being wnl (.9 psa & 32.2% free psa). worrisome for cancer? push for mri or no big deal?

Q: 38y.o. man w/ mildly enlarged prostate noted incidentally on pelvic mri. path report recommended more specific prostate mri but doc thought unnecessary due to psa being wnl (.9 psa & 32.2% free psa). worrisome for cancer? push for mri or no big deal?

: So far, the course of events and decisions by your doctor seem reasonable and appropriate. But at your age of 38 yrs., suggest you be a bit proactive and see a urologist to cover all possibilities.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

So far, the course of events and decisions by your doctor seem reasonable and appropriate. But at your age of 38 yrs., suggest you be a bit proactive and see a urologist to cover all possibilities.

Answered 5/30/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

In this scenario your doc's advice sounds reasonable but you can discuss your feelings with her/him- about the MRI

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A member asked:

38y.o. man w/ mildly enlarged prostate noted incidentally on pelvic mri. path report recommended more specific prostate mri but doc thought unnecessary due to psa being wnl (.9 psa & 32.2% free psa). worrisome for cancer? push for mri or no big deal?

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