It's important to understand that the PSA Test is just an indicator, it is not a test for cancer. The PSA test looks at the bloodstream levels of a certain protein produced by the prostate. Unfortunately, there are several things that can cause that PSA to rise, which includes having prostate cancer. The reason some doctors are no longer recommending routine PSA screening is not because the test is inaccurate, it's because the results can be misinterpreted. Many men have gone down the path of surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy because of how those PSA test results were explained and (mis)understood.
I am a prostate cancer survivor and I continue to fight this disease today. I was diagnosed over three years ago as a result of a blood-screening my doctor ordered when I went to see her with a bad case of the flu. Had she not requested a PSA test in that blood screening, I might never have known I had prostate cancer. In most cases, there are no symptoms in the early to intermediate stages of the disease. It's not until late stage prostate cancer do symptoms appear, and by then it's typically too late for a cure. That's why it's so important for all men to have a "baseline" PSA screening at age 40, and then annually once you reach the age of 50.
On the positive side, Prostate Cancer is not necessarily the "death sentence" it once was. Most prostate cancers are typically slow-growing and by the time folks find out they have prostate cancer, in reality they've probably had it for several years or more. I know one person in my local prostate cancer support group (UsToo dot com) that has been battling prostate cancer for over 20 years. The important thing to remember is that you alone are your own best advocate. Doctors can suggest what they think is going on or what treatments might work better than others, etc., but it's up to you to research your options, deciding what treatments to accept, what drugs to put into your body, etc.
No Clue / RaraAvis - I recommend you check out HealingWell (all one word) dot com. They have an excellent forum devoted to Prostate Cancer. You will find many people there all dealing with prostate cancer to one degree or another. You will also find a great deal of information concerning the latest treatments available.
You are more than welcome to PM me if you would like to discuss anything privately.
Best of luck to the both of you.