Hi. I have recently been diagnosed PSA 7.5, 20 biopsies 1 Gleason 6 and 1 Gleason 7.. all 3 specialists urologist, oncologist and surgeon recommended active surveillance, which I agreed to, I had my first PSA since diagnosis 2 days ago and has risen to 11.2....I'm petrified now and don't want to wait a minute longer, I just want it out. Has anyone been in a similar predicament or have any thoughts....
Hello MC. My husbands PSA was monitored for several years and was always at the top end for his age group. Then it went above to 8. We saw the consultant who led us to believe we were wasting his time and told us not to go back until his PSA was 10 - which it did last summer. He was re- referred and action was needed. T3a no no Gleason 4+3 =7. He chose the RT ht route and doing ok now. Just had PSA test today - awaiting results. So, my advice is to get reviewed - if only to put your mind at rest! We all know about hospital waiting lists!.
Hi WW - fingers crossed for a very very low PSA reading !
Yes true,get tested my PSA was only 6.2 and 6.9,both Dr and Urologist thought very little chance of having PC,but,MRI showed different. Urologist also said PSA alone is not reliable,she has had PSA of 25,who showed clear after MRI,but PSA of 3s who had it! Still best to be checked
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