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Raised PSA from 5.3 to 8.4

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Posted 08 Dec 2023 at 07:45

60-80 seems huge for PSA, but based on DRE, I don't think my prostate is that large. 

How is prostate size measured? 

Thank you. 

User
Posted 08 Dec 2023 at 07:52

Thank you for your interesting reply and I will certainly keep those things in mind. Yes, I understand, for example,  that a Gleason score of 6  is not really of concern and  people with that score may go on active surveillance. I also understand your point about people on active surveillance getting complacent and not posting here anymore and that makes perfect sense although as you do suggest that might be a mistake for some people. 

Even if I'm fortunate enough to be the so-called victim of a low-grade cancer where active surveillance might be an option I will make sure from now on in to monitor my PSA at least twice a year and consult if the PSA shows a rise  which is deemed a concern. Unless mistaken,  it seems that the PSA is the monitoring system which best suits patients to assess the progress of this disease -  prostate cancer. 

 

Thank you, Sir. 

Edited by member 08 Dec 2023 at 07:53  | Reason: Not specified

 
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