PSA level 24

Hi, my dad has just got his recent psa result which has gone up from 9 to 24 in approximately 6 weeks. He has had prostate cancer for approximately 10 years. He has an injection and is also on hormone tablets. He has had a bone scan and mri and has an appointment with the oncologist next week but I'm worried sick. Anyone had any experience of psa levels raising so much in a short space of time?

  • Hi Lisadav74. Welcome to the forum.

    I'm not a doctor, but I am a survivor of prostate cancer.

    I'm a little surprised that your dad should have two readings just 6 weeks apart. That makes be wonder whether he had other symptoms which he hasn't told you. Did he have prostate pain, which could possibly be the result of a prostate infection? That might account for the spike. 

    Anyway, his doctors appear to be on the case and doing all the right things. I'm afraid all you can do now is wait for the results.