PSA up again!

Back in 2006 I was diagnosed with Prostate cancer with a PSA of 17, treatment was 20 sessions of radiotherapy followed by Zoladex implant every 3 months for 3 years, my PSA then dropped to 0.10. There it remained until 2011 when it went up to 0.40.

From then until 2018 it varied between 0.40 and 0.71, but since then every test has shown a slight increase:

15th June 2018 PSA@0.59
24th Dec 2018 PSA@0.81
11th July 2019 PSA@0.71
3rd Dec 2019 PSA@0.71
8th Sept 2020 PSA@0.75
12th March 2021 PSA@0.84
16th Sept 2021 PSA@0.94
15th March 2022 PSA@1.15
8th Sept 2022 PSA@1.47
24th March 2023 PSA@2.17

Latest test yesterday PSA now 3.32, therefore I am concerned as that is 9 times my PSA has increased, hospital do not seem concerned.

My wife is now very worried, any advice.

  • Hello Devonroy, 

    It's reassuring your hospital is not concerned despite the gradual increases in your PSA. Perhaps you should get in touch with your GP as it sounds like it would do you some good to talk things through with a medical expert - and to reassure your wife too. Your doctor will I am sure be able to explain to you whether these increases are to be expected and are nothing to be too concerned about. 

    Our nurses are also available on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm so don't hesitate to get in touch with them if you would like to ask them their thoughts on this.

    Other members of our community may have experienced similar PSA slight increases following prostate cancer treatment and I hope that will be along shortly to share their experience with you. Try not to worry too much though as it sounds like the hospital isn't concerned about it, but do have a chat with your GP for further guidance and reassurance.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi there   , you are obviously being monitored by the hospital , but to put your mind at rest I would suggest you ring your nurse practitioner and voice your concerns , they may be able to reassure you and your wife x