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.
Hi Fleet - yours is an interesting case. Many would panic with PSA high, but you are being carefully monitored. I’m sure that they would wait for MRI and probably another biopsy before proceeding with radiotherapy. Looks like a slow mover, so that should be fine. AW
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