You know your body. And when something feels off—or doesn’t sit right—it’s okay to pause, ask questions, and keep searching for answers that truly serve your best interest.
Meet Ruben, a Busch Center patient who has yet to step foot in our clinic. After reviewing his images, Dr. Busch confirmed he didn’t need TULSA or even a biopsy—just active surveillance.
What started as a routine check-up quickly turned into a season of uncertainty. But as Ruben shares, the journey led him exactly where he needed to be.
This is his story.
In mid-October 2025, during a routine physical, my doctor noticed that my PSA levels were elevated. He advised me to see a urologist. Since I already had one due to some minor urinary issues, I scheduled an appointment right away.
During that visit, I shared my concerns about my PSA levels—and also mentioned that I had never received a digital rectal exam (DRE). The doctor performed one and told me my prostate felt smooth. He then recommended I get an MRI.
I left and scheduled the MRI… but canceled it just two days later.
Why? Because something didn’t feel right.
This doctor had previously tried to push a Urolift procedure on me during my first couple of visits. After reading reviews and hearing similar experiences from others, I became concerned about being pushed toward unnecessary procedures again. So instead, I decided to seek a second opinion.
The new urologist took a more conservative approach. He prescribed medication to rule out a possible infection and recommended repeating my PSA test—this time through their lab—as well as getting an MRI.
In early January, my PSA came back even higher. That’s when the conversation shifted toward a 12-core biopsy—even though I still hadn’t had an MRI.
At that point, my concern was growing.
I finally went through with the MRI and returned two weeks later for the results. Thankfully, the scan showed a PI-RADS 2, meaning no suspicious lesions.
I was relieved.
But despite the reassuring MRI, the recommendation still leaned toward proceeding with a biopsy. After discussing it further, I agreed and scheduled the procedure. Before moving forward, I decided to recheck my PSA. The result? Lower than before—thank God—but still slightly elevated.
By late January and early February, I started researching everything I could—procedures, treatments, outcomes. That’s when I first came across the Busch Center.
Then I found them again during my research about eight days before my scheduled biopsy.
That’s when I told my wife, “You know what? I’m going to call them tomorrow.”
That next day just so happened to be my birthday.
I made the call and had a long, thorough conversation with Kathy. I sent over all my reports, imaging, and paperwork. Their team moved quickly—faster than I expected.
By the end of that same day, Dr. Busch personally called me.
He reviewed everything and said words I will never forget:
“You don’t need a biopsy. Everything looks good. You can just monitor it.”
What a birthday gift.
I don’t believe any of this happened by chance.
I am a believer in Christ, and throughout this process, my faith carried me. When I went in for my MRI, I was extremely nervous—I’m a bit claustrophobic and thought I might need medication to get through it.
But I didn’t.
Instead, I got in that machine and started praying—hard.
I prayed for God to prove science wrong. I prayed there would be nothing there.
Not long into the scan, I felt a great sense of peace come over me. It was overwhelming—in the best way. In that moment, I knew God was with me, and always would be.
Looking back, I truly believe I was meant to find Busch Center—not once, but twice.
I believe God was guiding me to make that call.
And I’m so glad I did.
The entire team was incredible—responsive, caring, and thorough. If I had gone anywhere else, it might have taken weeks just to get my records reviewed. Instead, I had clarity and peace of mind in a single day.
If you’re facing uncertainty, if you’re being told to rush into a procedure, or if something just doesn’t feel right—get a second opinion.
I highly recommend the Busch Center to anyone navigating prostate health concerns.
They didn’t just review my case.
They gave me peace.
Thank you, Team Busch, for everything you did for me.