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Posted 9/26/2014 9:39 AM (GMT -5)
I'm 42 and have a PSA of 4.26. Have had enlage prostate and several infections. Just had Biospy done this week. Will get results in 2 weeks. Asking what my chances are of having cancer with it that high?w

Post Edited (Rubyjr71) : 9/26/2014 9:37:13 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/26/2014 10:48 AM (GMT -5)
Welcome to HW, sorry you need to be here.

Infection and enlarged prostate will raise PSA. Likely you don't have cancer and the other things are causing the PSA to be elevated.

Remember PSA only measures prostate activity/size/stuff. It's not a test for PC.

Beer on me if you get a PC DX.
Andrew
Posted 9/26/2014 12:11 PM (GMT -5)
Sir thank you for responding and the advise.
Posted 9/26/2014 5:36 PM (GMT -5)
Ruby
Let us know your dx. Hang in there!
Bob
Posted 9/26/2014 8:14 PM (GMT -5)
I get my biospy results oct 7. I'll let u know. Thank u
Posted 9/26/2014 10:21 PM (GMT -5)
Fingers crossed for you

good luck!!!
Posted 9/27/2014 6:41 AM (GMT -5)
Chances are low... but worth following, just incase.
All the best and keep us informed.
Posted 9/28/2014 12:14 AM (GMT -5)
Ruby-

Why was your PSA checked at age 42? Do you have a family history of Prostate Cancer or were you experiencing any urinary issues? Just curious.

Last year, at age 41, I had PSA of 9 - it was cancer, and I had it treated and am doing fine. (Lots of details in links below, if you are interested.)

One thing that I learned is how unbelievably rare it is for a guy our age to actually be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. According to this page on cancer.gov, only 0.6% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are in the 35-44 age range. In other words, I'd read that statistic as: There is a 99.4% chance that you do not have Prostate Cancer.

If you want to ask me any questions privately, feel free to email me by clicking on the envelope icon to the left.

Let us know how your biopsy results go.

-Gedman
Posted 9/28/2014 5:41 AM (GMT -5)
I had a prostate infection in 2012 and then a UTI in August of this year. So I was sent to a uroglist and he check my ptostate and it was enlarge. So he did a PSA and it came back 4.26. So he he did a biospy and waiting on results. Yes my dad has had infections for a long time but never cancer. Thank u for ur advice
Posted 9/29/2014 6:11 AM (GMT -5)
Ruby
You did the right thing. Let's just pray it's not PCa !
Bob
Posted 9/30/2014 4:57 PM (GMT -5)
Surprised if you had a Urinary Track Infection in August that you were not prescribed antibiotics before they did the biopsy.

As others have indicated odds are in your favor, but always wise to drust but verify.

LupronJim
Posted 9/30/2014 9:49 PM (GMT -5)
Good luck. The waiting is no fun.

Better to know
Posted 10/1/2014 7:30 PM (GMT -5)
They did give me anitboics and then waited for a few weeks then took my PSA. That's when it came back 4.26. So the dr said that was high for a man only 42. So he wanted to do a biospy.
Posted 10/13/2017 3:15 PM (GMT -5)

gedman said...
Ruby-

Why was your PSA checked at age 42? Do you have a family history of Prostate Cancer or were you experiencing any urinary issues? Just curious.

Last year, at age 41, I had PSA of 9 - it was cancer, and I had it treated and am doing fine. (Lots of details in links below, if you are interested.)

One thing that I learned is how unbelievably rare it is for a guy our age to actually be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. According to this page on cancer.gov, only 0.6% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are in the 35-44 age range. In other words, I'd read that statistic as: There is a 99.4% chance that you do not have Prostate Cancer.

If you want to ask me any questions privately, feel free to email me by clicking on the envelope icon to the left.

Let us know how your biopsy results go.

-Gedman

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