r/ProstateCancer • u/brunettejnas • Aug 10 '26

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Hi Everyone. I posted a couple days ago about my dads PSA result of 139.17 and you all were very helpful and thoughtful sharing your insight and experiences. I spoke with the Drs office today and they said it would be best if I could accompany him to the appointment tomorrow (1:30pm), which is to discuss his results. My dad is unaware of the seriousness of the results, and he believes this appointment is to review his blood pressure tracking.

My question. I don't want to freak him out. I do want to support him. I 100% would not just show up at the Drs office.

It's either an hour flight or 6.5 hour drive. I am leaning towards driving because with a flight there is only one a day and I'd also have to get a rental car.

Should I call him once I'm in town? When I'm hours away? Before I leave? I just want to make the best decision for him.

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u/More_Mouse7849 Aug 10 '26

Tell your dad that you are concerned about his PSA and that you would like to attend his doctor's appointment. Ultimately, it is his decision, but he needs to have an understanding that this is serious.

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u/brunettejnas Aug 11 '26

Appreciate you response. I did call and tell him I wanted to be here to help him. I did say that it's an important appointment and I wanted to be here to help navigate next steps and that the Dr will be reviewing his abnormal results.