The non-event

Well...today was supposed to be my date with the doctor. The mapping biopsy was supposed to start at 0730 this morning. However, after Tricare decided it was an "investigative" procedure versus "diagnostic", and after consulting with my doctor, we cancelled. Instead, I'm going to become somewhat of a test case for treatment through medication. I have been on Finasteride for 3 months. It's also known as Proscar and Propecia. There have been some studies that indicate this drug (used to reduce prostate enlargement) may be successful in killing off the tumor. My PSA has dropped from 4.33 to 2.03 so that's a good thing. At any rate, we are convinced the tumor is small and confined at this point. We will continue to monitor. Maybe it saves some guys from going under the knife in the future!