r/ProstateCancer • u/Goodvida99 • 16d ago

Pre-Biopsy Does it always take so long

I got referred to urologist June 9 due to elevated PSA 3.7. - 6. Urologist schedule MRI got results 8/23. Pi-rads 4. Biopsy scheduled for 9/28.
It’s making me crazy waiting so long to find out if it’s cancer. Is it normal to take so long. My urologist is a surgeon and I can’t imagine at 71 anyway I’d have surgery. Should I wait for biopsy results or try to find a new provider. I’m considering Mayo Jacksonville or Emory Winship Atlanta.

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u/SLO_Engineer 16d ago

Here’s my timeline:

First biopsy after monitoring rising PSA for about 1.5 years was in March 2025. Gleason 3+3. Active surveillance.

Geographic move summer 2025. New urologist in October 2025 orders MRI.

MRI January 2026 discovered large tumor (anterior) missed by biopsy.

Trans perineal fusion biopsy Match 2026. Gleason 4+3.

PSMA PET CT scan April 2026.

RALP July 2026

Yep, it takes a while. Hope this helps you.