Hi, I’ve just had a biopsy. My GP sent me for an MRI as although when I saw him due to increased night peeing, not feeling fully empty and so on and my PSA was 1, he wasn’t sure what he felt was quite right.
To my suprise my Pi-RADs was 5 but my biopsy surgeon on examining commented that the prostate was small and whilst not smooth it didn’t feel typically like cancer. He reckons it’s benign. Good news.
on the other hand I’ve read that aggressive cancers can have low PSA.
I admit I’m posting hoping to hear that there often false positives in cases like mine. I don’t have any other symptoms such as weight loss or fatigue either and I’m 59.
Hi thank you. Yes biopsy was today. The lesion is apparently in the capsule only and not all of it but how much I don’t know.
I had a second PSA blood test today as GP wanted to double check as it was so low but exam didn’t feel right. I scored 1 about three years ago as well.
So it’s wait 3-4 weeks for results on the biopsy and a few days for the PSA but I bet it’s still really low.
Ok, so it's in capsule only but not sure on size.
Worth asking that at some point, if cancer then hopefully a low Gleeson with a smallish tumour size going along with the low PSA.
Doesn't sound a big problem at this stage, if cancer probably easy to treat and curable.
Let us know when u know more
Steve
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007