get a second opinion from another urologist. a prostate biopsy is not a pleasant procedure so it should only be done if absolutely necessary. his psa is fine but the psa is not the definitive marker. i don't know his age or risk factors but if his prostate examination is normal. his psa is normal. i am puzzled by the recommendation. the urologist has a responsibility to justify this procedure so have a face-to-face consultation and hear has rationale. i know from personal experience the psa is a very questionable test designed to promote more tests and more expenses by the male populace. my psa is 10. 49. i have acute bacterial prostitus. this is treatable with powerful antibiotics. if you still have fear (that's what they want! ) then by all means have the dr. order a cat scan and then you will know the truth. j. ben my psa was 6-8 and had 2 biopsies no bumps no cancer but because my doctor did not like the signs he did a ( saturation biopsy) which then showed i had a gleason scale of t8 which at that point it starts spreading to the boney structures and lymph glands! the simple biopsy only hits a small part of the prostate. had he not been persistent and dependent upon my psa i would be planning my funeral. take this seriously! those who belittle the psa should have their tongues cut out.
my husbands urologist wants him to have a prostate biopsy. he has no lumps. psa was 1. 8. is this biopsy necessary? . what are the chances of cancer with a psa this low?