PSA test and prostate cancer

[markinnaples]

I had my PSA tested by a new (to me) urologist and he mine was a little elevated, so they did surgery to test my prostate, and it all came out negative. Went back later to have my PSA tested again after and they said it was elevated again, but it wasn't that long after I had the initial surgery so the physician's assistant asked why they tested it again so soon after the surgery as it surely was still irritated from the surgery. Anyway, long story short, I left that practice and went to another doctor who tested my PSA and found it OK a couple months later and now I get it checked annually. Moral of the story is that you shouldn't always rely on one doc's opinion and getting another opinion is usually a good idea. Also, don't be afraid to speak up if something doesn't seem to make sense or isn't logical. This is your life and no one will care for it as much as you will.