Symptons

Hi Mick

PSA test the most  important thing. DRE doesn't necessarily help as he can't feel the whole prostate.

Have PSA , go for results with GP and he can do DRE then

If PSA normal though probably everything ok although if concerned u could have another one in 6 months 

Best wishes 

Steve 

Thanks Steve for the advice.   Kind regards Mick.  

Hi Mick 28.12.22 if the DRE puts the PSA up it really won’t be a problem.  If your PSA is below 5 and examination clear then I doubt they will do anything further.  A high PSA (above 10) isn’t necessarily PCa, all rather confusing.  Only a biopsy will tell you positively and unless anything found prior, you probably don’t need one.  I was confused when you said discoloured semen, what colour is it?

Thanks David.  It is a charcoal colour and from what I've read this could be possibly old blood.   How long does it normally take to obtain PSA result? 

Hi Mick 28.12.22 how long is a piece of string?  The bloods can be tested fairly quickly but getting the results can take a while.  If you have access to the NHS App or your surgery you might get results within a day.  It is a bit of a postcode lottery, I can’t see hospital tests but can get GP information (I am in Hampshire).  Otherwise it will be via a nurse or Doctor by phone or in person.  

Thanks for your reply David and I can normally see blood tests results so I'll see how things pan out on Thursday.  Best wishes Michael