Good afternoon, I am concerned as I’ve had bilateral lower back and side pain/discomfort for several weeks/months, recurring chest infections and wounds not healing. I turned 45 and as I have family history, did a PSA test, it came back positive last night and another this morning. Should I be concerned?
Hi Patshep1a20a6,
Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to the Online Community. I’m Kate one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists here on the Macmillan Support Line.
Here at Macmillan, we are independent of the NHS and do not have access to medical records or information. We are therefore unable to give personalised advice, however we can give general information and support.
I am sorry to hear you are concerned about your health and have a positive PSA test. Having a high PSA does not mean you have cancer it could be for other reasons.
We are not a diagnostic service and would advise you to make an appointment to discuss your ongoing symptoms and test results with your GP.
I hope this information is useful. Please don’t hesitate to get back in contact by email, webchat or phone, if you need further information or support.
The Macmillan Support Line offers practical, clinical, financial and emotional support. You can call us free from landlines and from most mobile phone networks* on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm.
Best wishes
Kate,
Cancer Information Nurse Specialist
Ref KE/LM
