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Tests and diagnosis: Dick's experience
A change in the loo, a blood test, a call from the doctor. Dick's story began with things he noticed and questions he needed answered. In Episode 1, he remembers leaving the dinner table more often and struggling to get started at the footy. He then describes the PSA tests and the referral to a urologist. Episode 2 picks up at the specialist's rooms, including his examination and biopsy. Episode 5 returns to the fear and embarrassment around asking for help. This page brings those conversations together so you can follow his account in order or go straight to a particular passage. It cannot tell you what your symptoms or test result mean. Take those questions to your doctor.
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From the first changes to the specialist
Dick remembers his doctor arranging another blood test before referring him to a urologist. He describes feeling that the next step was in the hands of the professionals looking after him. Read Dick's account of the follow-up and referral.
The next conversation gets into an awkward examination and what he remembers about the biopsy. Continue to Dick's biopsy recollection.
Making room for an awkward question
Dick and Steve also talk about why an examination can feel embarrassing. In the myths conversation, Dick objects to deciding that everything is fine before seeking advice. Read what he means by she'll be right.
For reading beyond his story, find the Australian information sources. This page does not set a PSA testing schedule or explain a result.
A short clip: the call from Dick's doctor
Dick remembers the phone call that became part of his testing story. From Episode 1.
This is an extract from a personal conversation, not advice about your own health.
