[recycled sixtie]

Just got back from the urologist and the good news is my psa is down to 3.7.
The bad news after a rectal exam is my prostate has hardened since the last exam about a year ago. Seeing that my ins. co. may ask for a biopsy(oh joy) because I have reapplied for insurance for a 10 year term. Six months ago I was rejected due to a psa of 5.3. Doc says life ins. co. may request a biopsy so they can cover their
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Any input from anybody that has had the biopsy done would be appreciated. Any health profs opinions would be appreciated . I understand that relationship between psa level and prostate cancer is nebulous. You can have high psa number and no cancer and conversely low psa and have cancer.

I am thinking that the life ins. co will ask for a biopsy and what level of discomfort can I expect from a biopsy? I understand that infections from biopsies are fairly typical.
I likely will get a biopsy anyway for piece of mind. Info needed please!I am 66 yo.