Raised PSA. A question

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Evening all 

After being on a/s for over 3 years my latest psa has gone up to 11.1 

Out of the 14 psa tests I’ve had they have fluctuated between 6.24 and 10 the 3 from this year have been 8.8 7.5 and now the last one 11.1. 
The consultant told me it’s possible the fluctuations could be down to an enlarged prostate, and said if it come above 10 he would like another done in 3 months. 
I have a mri booked for next April. 
My question is after the next psa in 3 months comes back with a similar one to 11.1 would I be started on radiotherapy ( my preferred choice) straight away? or wait till I have a mri in April. 



  • The PSA test can be found lacking when it comes to various means whereby the numbers are not what they should be. Maybe you already know this. But the worst thing you can do just before the test is to get on your bike. Cycling will add to your PSA result.

    So don’t panic just yet, the other tests and scans will confirm that anything is wrong if there’s anything to find.

    Good luck.

  • Thanks I’m well versed with with what you would should do and don’t, just a waiting game now Thumbsup