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Pollensa2025 3 days ago

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Hi my husband had enlarged prostate for 4 years resulting in a catheter for 3 years which was finally removed in August last year after a TURPS procedure. Unfortunately cancer cells were found as a result of the procedure but biopsy results and MRI were good, believed to be low risk, group 2 and a PSA test 3 months after TURPS was 0.74 so AS was decided best course of action. My husband had first AS PSA test in March and PSA is now 3.8 which seems quite a rise in 5 months, albeit I know it’s not high by others PSA results but are we right to be concerned at this rise, UTI and Prostatitis have been ruled out, repeat PSA in 6 weeks. I just feel very anxious about this.

Grundo 3 days ago

Hi Pollensa

It's probably too early to say because 3.8 is not far off normal, perhaps very low at .74 cos of previous procedures , could just be a blip

Do u have any more PSA tests done before the .74?

Best wishes

Steve

Pollensa2025 3 days ago in reply to Grundo

Hi prior to TUROS they were 2.1 but on 2 different meds for enlarged prostate for 3 years, prior to that 4-4.5. Consultant said 0.74 should be no surprise as procedure cut away large area of prostate. Like you say 3.8 near normal but just seems a high percentage rise in 5 months. Seeing Consultant on 23rd to ask about biopsy which was an option in November but AS option was hubby’s choice

Grundo 3 days ago in reply to Pollensa2025

Ok well the next couple of PSA's will be crucial, fingers crossed will stabalize at about 4 ish.

AS ok as long as any tumour not too large or near capsule edge

Steve

Buzzers 2 days ago in reply to Pollensa2025

Hi Pollensa2025

Some activities within 48 hrs of the PSA blood test can give rise to a raised PSA reading (ejaculation / riding a bike) or even a urine infection so may have affected the result. Even if these aren't the culprits it's good that you have an appointment with the consultant next week to discuss matters.

Best Wishes

Brian

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