Atypical Cells

[Fox2018]

Just had a second opinion done on my biopsy slides. Originally diagnosed as Gleeson 6. One of twelve cores at 11% volume. PSA is 1.0. Second opinion is that cells are really "atypical" and not cancer. Have had a clear bone scan. Dr. Still wants me to have a 3T mpMRI in early Feb.

What can anyone tell me about atypical cells in prostate?

Thanks

[Darryl Partner]

Here are two important articles that will help you out:

cancer.org/treatment/unders...

and

malecare.org/second-opinion...

[aztbud54 in reply to Darryl]

Darryl: I have been an avid reader of your comments for a couple years now and certainly appreciate same. This reference is quite informative. This chaps case is somewhat similar to mine - Biopsy 4 years ago was 1 of 18 cores positive - PSA 1.0 - GS 6. Another biopsy 2 years ago - 18 cores all negative. PSA has been running 1.0. I am now 82 and am on active surveillance.

[Fox2018 in reply to aztbud54]

Thanks for your info

[aceace12 in reply to Fox2018]

curious how you could have one positive then 4 years later its negative . sounds like wrong diagnosis or you took something to kill cancer cells...

[Umpire20]

It certainly sounds as if your Gleason 6 is low-volume low-grade non-aggressive cancer. I have been on Active Surveillance for Gleason 6 since diagnosis in November 2006.

[Fox2018 in reply to Umpire20]

Thank you!