49 (50 this year) and psa 2.08

Hi i have had a look at the chat and I know there are people with higher PSA however I had mine tested last week (through my work) and got the results back as 2.08.  they have told me that they are above the normal levels and I need to make an appointment with my GP.  I have now spoken to my GP who is going to see me however they were very dismissive because I am not 50 yet and it was a test done by an outside company.  I am worried that I am above normal and it seems as though my GP is just going to dismiss it.  should i be concerned? thanks 

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  • It's a well known fact, no one in the history of mankind has developed cancer before the age of 50. Sometimes i think this is the logic some gp's roll with. Younger people are at a huge disadvantage when it comes to getting a cancer diagnosis. Hear the same nonsense with bowel cancers, and even ovarian cancers,

    Personally, I'd seek a second opinion, and even a 3rd. The harsh reality is, you have to be an advocate for your own health at times because no one will do you any favours. On the off chance this is something, it's not the doctor that dismissed your concerns that have to live with the consequences of a later diagnosis, it's you.

     It's not as if you're being a hypochondriac here, because your concerns are valid, so push for further tests if that would put your mind at ease.

  • Also, if they're hung up on it being an outside company that did the test, request the same test from your gp. That way they can't hide behind that excuse.

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