Rising PSA

Hi Copper top

Yes understand the worries about the PSA result.

But you need another one in a few weeks just to confirm a rapid rise or not.

Perhaps you could ask your GP for one if the hospital won't 

do one.

Best wishes 

Steve 

Thankyou Steve, we will get onto Dr's and chase this if no sucess at the Hospital this time around.

Yes, just fingers crossed an anomaly 

Steve 

Just a thought, but has he had any antibiotics lately as they can raise the psa?

Gina

Hi Gina,  no antibiotics since summer last year, after his surgeries.

Hello Sal & Kay (Coppertop) 

A warm welcome to the online Community - although I am so sorry to find you joining us.

I would not be too happy with that result, my thoughts are:

* After the surgery - Dad would have had a review with the surgeon - did he say he had removed the prostate "with clear margins"?

* There will be a "shared agreement" about Dad's care between the hospital and GP - before you dive in and ask for a second PSA test you need to check WHO is doing Dad's PSA tests - you don't want to get on the wrong side of his consultant.

* Yes there are a number of reasons why Dad's PSA could be high - before the test had he been exercising or been at the gym, riding his bike or even taking any new medication?

* What is the appointment on 25 March at the hospital for and who is it with? (in all honesty 11th to 25th March isn't a long wait - it may feel like it).

I know my post sounds a little negative but I am trying to help - IF Dad need further treatment - this delay will not affect the outcome.

Please do come back with any questions and yes, please do stay away from Dr Google!.

Best wishes - Brian.