After your test, call the office to schedule a follow-up appointment. Dr. Stanley will explain and discuss your results at this time.

Antibiotics can be a first response to any increasing PSA or to a PSA level that might trigger a biopsy. With cancer, the PSA doesn't decrease. With infection, it sometimes but not always does. An alternative to antibiotics would be to repeat the PSA after an interval and see if it comes down on its own. Some experts think it is wrong to use antibiotics unless there is a culture test which shows an infection, but I do not agree. See similar questions...

With normal aging, underlying medical conditions, use of medications and family history of osteoporosis/fractures, bones can weaken and fracture. The most common cause of bone weakening is osteoporosis. As the bones weaken, the probability of fractures increases. In the U.S. today, 10 million people already have the disease and 18 million more have low bone mass resulting in an increased risk for the disease and fracture. Osteoporosis is responsible for more than 1-2 million fractures per year. See similar questions...

The purpose of Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant (PBSCT) in cancer treatment is to enable patients to receive safely very high doses of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. High doses of chemotherapy and radiation therapy will destroy cancer cells and some healthy cells. BMT and PBSCT replace healthy stem cells that were destroyed by these treatments. See similar questions...

The bone scan will reveal the overall density of your bones and predict the chance of a fracture. Bone scans are more sensitive for detection of bone density than simple x rays. See similar questions...

Your doctor would recommend a ProstaScint scan if you had a biopsy of the prostate gland that showed you have prostate cancer and he/she feels that there is a risk the cancer may have spread (metastasized) to the lymph nodes or tissue that surrounds the prostate gland. If you have had your prostate gland removed and blood tests show a rise in your PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) levels your doctor may order a ProstaScint scan to rule out the spread of prostate cancer. See similar questions...

You should not have a ProstaScint scan if you are allergic to murine antibodies or to the radio active material called Indium 111 See similar questions...

After being treated with high-dose anticancer drugs and/or radiation, the patient receives the bone marrow or PBSCs through a central venous catheter, a flexible tube that is placed in a large vein in the neck or chest area. This part of the transplant is called the "rescue process." See similar questions...

After entering the bloodstream, the transplanted cells travel to the bone marrow, where they begin to produce new white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets in a process known as "engraftment." Engraftment usually occurs within about 2 to 4 weeks after transplantation, and is monitored by checking blood counts on a frequent basis. See similar questions...

The Bone Density Scan can accurately predict who is at increased risk for fractures and be used to accurately follow those with osteoporosis for worsening or improvement. It can be used to guide treatment of this potentially devastating disease. The Bone Density Scan uses electron beam tomography to measure bone density. Quantitative Computed Tomography is the GOLD Standard for bone densitometry. See similar questions...

A bone scan is an x-ray that can show bone loss in the spine and hip area. The test takes about 10-20 minutes. See similar questions...

A physician or radiologist may refer a woman for a T-scan after mammography is performed, if a suspicious region is detected with mammography or physical examination. Please note, T-scan breast imaging is presently available at only 36 locations worldwide (see the section Where is T-scan Available). As T-scan becomes more widespread, more patients may be referred for breast imaging with the electrical impedance technology. See similar questions...

PSA is an excellent marker for use during and after cancer therapy. Ninety-nine percent of the time, PSA lets a patient know how the cancer is responding to the treatment. See similar questions...

Triglycerides and cholesterols go up in about 15% of patients while they are losing weight. Triglycerides will come down if you persist with the diet and keep losing weight. They will also come down when you stop losing. There is no reason to measure more than every 3-6 months unless you go off the diet or they stop changing. See similar questions...

Osteoporosis is a silent, progressive disease that can have crippling effects on both women and men. There are 44 million men (20%) and women (80%) in the United States with either osteoporosis or low bone mass. Reduced bone strength can lead to fractures resulting in loss of mobility and independence. Osteoporosis is responsible for over 1.5 million fractures, of which 300,000 are hip fractures. See similar questions...

Your examination may be the easiest medical test you will experience. Certified Technologists with specialty training in bone densitometry will conduct the exam. You will be positioned on the exam table on your back while a scanner passes over one area of your skeleton, usually the lower spine and hip. You will not feel anything during the exam. Lie still. Breathe normally. Rest comfortably. See similar questions...

It is recommended that patient is limited to a clear liquid diet for 6 hours prior to the examination to prevent vomiting. The person in charge of performing the scan should obtain adequate medical history and explain the procedure. Establishing a rapport with the patient from the start will facilitate greater cooperation. Procedural explanation should include clinical indications, anticipated length of study and possible side effects. See similar questions...

No specific patient preparation is required for T-scan imaging. Women are encouraged to wear a two piece outfit so that they only have to remove their top and bra for the T-scan examination: a blouse which buttons in the front is optimal since it can be easily removed, while pullover tops are less convenient. See similar questions...