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Post by Polarengineer on May 18, 2022 8:02:54 GMT 1
nah, not really. Thought I would wake you all up this morning. Although it could start a new movement.
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Post by cernunnos on May 18, 2022 8:43:51 GMT 1
Just a blood test will show any prostate problems .
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Post by Aardvark on May 18, 2022 8:53:47 GMT 1
Had an extensive blood test on Friday. Got the results on Monday and haven't a clue how to interpret them.
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Post by exile on May 18, 2022 9:02:37 GMT 1
Just a blood test will show any prostate problems . Well yes - but equally no. The PSA test has a very high level of false positives. OK, if a test is going to be wrong much better to be false positive than false negative. It does mean however that your "Just a blood test" is a bit simplistic since anyone showing positive then has to undergo an examination to confirm or not whether there is a problem. |
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Post by curtis on May 18, 2022 9:12:46 GMT 1
Had an extensive blood test on Friday. Got the results on Monday and haven't a clue how to interpret them.
Your doctor should have a copy so he will be able to tell you.
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Post by cernunnos on May 18, 2022 11:05:05 GMT 1
Just a blood test will show any prostate problems . Well yes - but equally no. The PSA test has a very high level of false positives. OK, if a test is going to be wrong much better to be false positive than false negative. It does mean however that your "Just a blood test" is a bit simplistic since anyone showing positive then has to undergo an examination to confirm or not whether there is a problem. I agree , but it is a first sign that there is a problem , that needs further examination, I was being simplistic.
If the PSA stays at the same level then there is no need to have a check up/scan . |
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Post by curtis on May 18, 2022 16:10:58 GMT 1
Camera up the willy and finger up the bum. What's there not to like.  Well, it was a bit uncomfortable. |
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Post by ibis on May 18, 2022 18:06:50 GMT 1
Is not it recommended for any "guy" over 50... Should just be part of the normal yearly physical..
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Post by Aardvark on May 18, 2022 18:10:17 GMT 1
I've had both in the past. The latter was a bit of a surprise at the time. The former resulted in me using a very naughty word in mixed company.
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Post by curtis on May 18, 2022 18:50:54 GMT 1
Christmas party game ?
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Post by jackie on May 18, 2022 21:21:13 GMT 1
Mr J who is 65 has his PSA tested every year as part of an annual blood test. He’s pretty happy with that and of course if he started having any symptoms like excessive peeing he would flag it up with our medicine traitant.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2022 22:42:27 GMT 1
... gone wrong. Or right, depending on one's perspective. |
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