Why is it necessary to have a biopsy? Is his PSA
elevated more than men in his age group? Difficulty
urinating can be caused by BPH, an enlarged prostate,
that can be treated without having a biopsy. There are
pills, Flomax, for one, that help with the urination.

I've had two biopsies. I bled for 3 weeks after the
first one. Less bleeding after the 2nd one. That can
depend on how many core samples they take, 6 or 13.

Some have the opinion that if there are cancerous
cells found during a biopsy they may "escape" and
spread by the bleeding. Others believe differently.

First determine in a biopsy is really needed. Factor
is his age and PSA. Have an ultrasound. He may just
need help peeing. And as always get a 2nd opinion.
Bob


--- taralee20042002 <taralee20042002@...> wrote:
>
> my grandfather is very active, healthy in all other
> aspects and has
> never smoked, drank really, and has ate vegetables
> and fruits all of
> his life. while his prostrate has bothered him off
> and on for the
> past few years, he has just sought treatment and has
> experienced the
> inability to urinate, the painful 8 hours until
> treatment at the e.r.
> room, catheter inserted and follow up visits just in
> the past 3and
> 1/2 weeks. while there are so many things to
> consider, issues to
> learn about and etc.etc....the immediate
> question,...since the
> biopsy has been explained to us as very painful,
> bleeding is to be
> expected and after this scheduled procedure in
> office,.....the next
> 24 hrs are critical. obviously temperture and
> bleeding amt is to be
> monitered, what are some other tips, advisements,
> and/or ideas for us
> to learn or employ to ease and comfort my
> grandfather immediately
> afterwards,....as we carefully drive him home and
> put him to bed for
> rest and what other things to do to facilitate
> healing from this
> biopsy, or things to remember,.....ie. pain
> meds.....going #2
> afterwards,....etc. any helpful responses would
> certainly be
> appreciated, esp. since there is almost no time to
> learn or prepare
> or speak to the doctor more than briefly, since this
> is going to
> happen in less that 36 hours or so.....
>
>
>
>



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