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I've been directed here from the "New to" group. Yesterday I got a PSA results of 5.24. I know that mostly anything over 4.0 is not good, but I recall my brother (Died 2018) would have PSA reading in the hundreds. So what does 5.24 actually mean? I'm 68, Last year I had a reading of 4.77, then one month later it was 2,36 !!! My doctors have given me an appointment in two weeks for a anal exam to gauge how my prostrate 'feels'. I do know that having a brother who had (and died from) prostrate cancer significantly increases the odd of my developing same; but I hoping for a BPH or the like diagnosis. Fingers crossed .

Grundo over 3 years ago

Hi Pegman

PSA of 5.24 on its own doesn't mean that much, its only slightly above normal. . You will need to have further tests. Wait for the exam in 2 weeks , see what happens with that and then possibly have another PSA, Depending on the result possibly the next step would be a MRI scan to see what is going on. Wouldn't worry too much at this stage , maybe nothing or even if it is probably been caught early in which case easily treatable

Steve

Count Olaf over 3 years ago

Hi Pegman

PSA is only an indicator not a diagnosis, as you say it could be BPH. I am 54 and had a PSA of 6 which I am told is high for my age. The Dr had a quick “look” and referred me to a specialist and I had an MRI and that should tell you what you need to know.

i think 4.5 is normal for your age so you’re only just over.

Fingers crossed for you.

Prefect56 over 3 years ago in reply to Grundo

PSA can be increased by other things so don't panic yet. Exercise or even sexual activity can increase the level. Sounds like they are taking all sensible precautions anyway.

Kind regards Reg

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