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Ourlab diagnostics of the slides in question stated: "The slides do not show the presence of basal cells and is suggestive of malignancy. However there is neither enough cytologic or architechtural abnormality for a definitive malignant diagnosis. Repeat biopsy is suggested if clinically indicated."
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William,
Only you can decide what's right for you but I'll add my thoughts to the others. If Jon Oppenheimer said your biopsy only contained atypical cells and not cancer I'd definitely get another opinion, and Jon Epstein would be a good person to get it from. You didn't mention your age so I'd be interested in knowing that if you don't mind.
The only thing I'll say for sure is do your research because the thoughts on treatment and no treatment is huge and splits the horizon on prostate cancer wide open.
Some prostate cancers are aggressive and need treatment quickly, but from what you've been told by your Doctors so far, your's isn't. So it looks like you have plenty of time for research which will not affect your treatment success rate if you go that path. But of course only you and your Doctor can decide that, we can only give general opinions.
Thanks. I'm 61. The report definitely makes you wonder what's going on and I think if I wanted treatment I'd get a second biopsy or at least more definitive answers on the one you have. There's guys that had more than one biopsy and then were told they didn't have prostate cancer, it's a tough call when things aren't solid, and that looks like where you are. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. I'm a Christian so I'll pray for you.
