Don’t bet on low PSA results

Hello age 71 yrs  psa 4.2 result prostate cancer T3a Gleason 8  no mo lucky ?? Just out of prostate, when I had my psa done in past and when it was 4.2 told at doctors it's normal everything ok, when I told doctor any score over 4.0 need checking out he asked would I like to go on the cancer pathway, I said yes I would , so if i took it as being ok when told I was ok , could have been T4 Gleason 9/10 to late for me. If you are worried don't get fob off. 

  • Hello Tfsouth and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry to hear you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer but I'm glad you had done your research and made sure you got referred. I'm sure our members who have had similar PSA results will be very grateful to you for sharing your experience and will definitely keep your advice in mind when seeing their GPs.

    I'm not sure where you are on your cancer journey and how much you know about prostate cancer but if you'd like to find out more, do be sure to have a look at this section of our website. Our team of cancer nurses are available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040 if you'd like to speak with them as well.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator