Monitoring visits near home
Paulding County men on a watch-and-check plan can have many PSA visits at our Dallas Clinic with Daniel Roberson, PA-C. He'll explain each result, keep track of trends, and coordinate MRI or biopsy when the plan calls for it.
Why monitoring can make sense
Low-risk prostate cancer often grows slowly, and treating it right away may bring side effects without clear benefit. Active surveillance keeps a close eye on the cancer so treatment can begin if it changes. The plan is designed with one of our urologists in Marietta, who also discusses focal therapy, surgery or radiation if they become appropriate.
Call us about
- New urinary trouble
- Blood in the urine or semen
- Persistent bone or back pain
Common questions
Common questions
How often is PSA checked?
Regular PSA tests at first, with a prostate MRI and repeat biopsy at set points. Testing spaces out if results stay stable.
Will my family worry?
Bring them to the visit. Hearing why low-risk cancer often grows slowly, and how the PSA and MRI schedule catches change, helps many families accept surveillance.
Healthy habits support you during monitoring: stay active, eat well and don't smoke. Men from Dallas, Hiram and Powder Springs can call (678) 344-8900.
Some men find it reassuring to keep a simple log of PSA results over time, which makes trends easier to see. If you ever feel uneasy about waiting, say so; the plan is meant to fit your comfort level as well as the numbers, and changing course is always possible.
Questions are welcome at every visit.
Partners are welcome.
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