Pat,
Thanks for all the information, now I have even more questions....
Do I have to contact the pathologist that has examined the biopsies from my first two cystos, or will my uro take care of that? What about all of the other lab work? I haven't had a complete physical in about five years. Should I get a complete examination prior to requesting a second opinion? Or is it better to let the second opinion folks do their own if they deem it necessary? What other preparations, if any, should I be taking care of before the scheduled appointment? How many days should I be planning to be off to get this done?
I have had a couple of operations in the last year and a half: in July of 2008, a very large hernia repair in my groin area, and a TURP in August of 2009. I can get all of the medical records from those two events if they would be necessary. Am I making this more difficult than necessary?
If anyone else has comments or opinions, please feel free to join right in, I only addressed this to Pat because we have been conversing since my first post (well mostly Pat, Mike and Sarah). But, the more viewpoints, the better.
Thanks,
Jim
Jim