prostate cancer can be one of the slower progressive cancers. depending on the age and health status of this family member the doctor may feel that aggressive therapy (surgery radiation etc. ) may not be appropriate at this time and wants to have some watchful waiting. since i don't know the details of his case it is difficult guess at the reasons. there is absolutely no reason not to have a consultation from an oncologist or have a second opinion from another urologist when it comes to these management decisions. doctors are like chefs. they all "cook" a bit differently so having some additional expert opinions can be helpful. one of my best friends was diagnosed with prostate cancer two weeks ago had a complete prostatectomy this week because of his profound cancer fear only to find out that (a) his cancer wasn't as bad as they thought and (b) a complete prostatectomy was probably not needed. had he had waited a bit longer had another opinion and did his own research he may not have jumped right to the operating room.
prostate cancer if you tested positive for cancer via biopsy gleason score of 6 shouldnt you see an oncologist? . we have a family member diagnosed with prostate cancer via biopsy. his gleason score was 6. he said the doctor told him not to worry and they would wait 6 months and test again see if it has gone up. our understanding is this is the second test and it has already gone up. is this normal? if so why bother with the early detection if they are just going to wait till it gets worse? . worried.