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O.K. When I was 69 my PSA was 17.6. I had a Gleason which was 8. That meant that the damn thing was very agressive and would kill me pretty soon. Watching and waiting was not an option.

I, of course had my prostate removed. The PSA went to zero.Then a couple of years later the PSA began to rise. My doctor ordered a series of radiation theatments. The psa went back to zero and has been rising very slowly and is about .o4. My doctor wanted to bet me that it wouldn't give me any trouble for at least 10 more years. Of course that would be a succer bet.

I just turned 83. So removing the prostate has given me about 14 more years to date and my doc. is betting on 93. My father lived to 100 so perhaps my eperience is also a matter of genetics.

I know that they don't want to do a PSA if you are over 70 or 75. In my opinion, that is nonsense.

My point is that regardless of age, a man should have the PSA ESPECIALLY IF HE HAS TROUBLE PEEING.Otherwise perhaps every 3 to 5 years. If we get Obamacare, you'll probably have to pay for the PSA. It is your life and your choice.

Frank of CA 12:08AM November 29, 2009