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Get my prostate checked (read all 2 entries…)
Some better news today 1 day ago

Monday I had a PSA test and it came back a little over 13, which is moderately elevated. Normal is 4 or less. Doc called me back in this morning for a prostate exam (I’m no longer a backdoor virgin) and a repeat PSA test.
He didn’t find anything when he had his finger you-know-where, and the PSA came back at 10.3, which is good news, though I’m not out of the woods yet. We’ll retest in a month, and if it’s the same, I’ll probably have to have a biopsy. If it’s down some more, they’ll keep monitoring it.
Now I’m just hoping these two tests in my record don’t screw up my ability to get health insurance with the new job. I can still get COBRA benefits through the old job, but those are only for 18 months.

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Get my prostate checked (read all 2 entries…)
I don't actually *want* to do this 3 days ago

But I have to.
Had a routine PSA test Monday during a physical. Tuesday the doctor’s office called to say the level was elevated – 14 or so – and I needed to get checked. So I have an appointment for Thursday morning. I could use a few prayers if anybody’s so inclined.
This couldn’t come at a worse time. I just started a new job Tuesday, and I’m between health insurance for more than a month. I can get COBRA from the old job if it turns out to be cancer, but I’d rather not.
My wife did some research and found out that many high PSA tests are false-positives, which is reassuring. I didn’t know this, but having sex within two days before a PSA test can give a false positive. I’m hoping this is the reason.

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Explore a new job (read all 4 entries…)
First day on the new job 4 days ago

I started my new job today. Very excited to be here. Everyone’s really nice so far. Feeling a bit lost, though.

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