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PSA 800 - does high PSA mean advanced prostate cancer?

Catie84
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My dad has had severe back and hip pain over the last few weeks and has had PSA result come back of 800. He saw a urologist today who has said it is definitely prostate cancer and have started him on hormone therapy. He should be having an MRI in the next week. I hope I am just being negative but I am assuming his pain could be from bone mets. I suppose I am looking for stories where pain and a high PSA didn't lead to a result of advanced cancer. Also, some idea of what to expect from the coming months?  

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Catie84.

    I'm sorry to hear that your dad got told by the urologist he has prostate cancer.

    Not knowing your dad's medical history it's hard for us to say whether his pain could be a sign of things getting worse. With this in mind, there is a page from our website I'm linking here with information on prostate cancer you might find useful to read.

    The other thing I wanted to mention is that if you're looking for similar stories about this type of cancer, try using the 'search forum' option in the purple bar above to insert the terms you're searching for. A number of threads should pop up so feel free to contact others who are posting, everyone here is very friendly and I'm sure they'd be happy to chat with you.

    Also, our team of nurses are available on this number 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. if you feel like asking them some questions.

    I hope this can help a little, Catie84.

    With best wishes to you and your dad,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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    Hi I've been thinking of replying to you for a few days but not sure if replying is good or bad. 

     I started being sick regularly but felt fine no pain or other problems after plenty of blood tests and other checks turned out to be hiatus hernia so my stomach acid was higher than normal hence sickness, one blood test showed something else hence psa test. 

    My original psa diagnosis was 1500 + after months of scans and biopsy went on hormone therapy tablets and injections,prostate cancer gone to lymph node's pelvis spine ribs and a lung was diagnosed feb 2016, im still here still fighting  

    Im not curable having permanent meds changed now and again. 

    Im also a carer for my wife she has alzimers and parkinsons plus other things. 

    I didn't want to get your hopes up as lots of things can make a big difference good or bad. 

    Billy 

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