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How concerning is this psa rise?

Posted by ken247 @ken247, 2 days ago

My psa has increased from 4,5 (12/23), to 6.55 (Oct., 2024), to 8.55 (12/5/24) and today to 9.74 (12/17/24). The urologist die a dre exam, came out negative. He has me scheduled for an MRI on Dec. 28th. I am very concerned here as it is rising too fast. Is this some kind of emergency? Is waiting the two weeks for the MRI too long (when coupled with the next procedure, the biopsy) then finally the treatment?

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ken247 | @ken247 | 7 hours ago
In reply to @ken247 "I am 67 and my psa has fluctuated from 2.5 to 5.3 prior to the 4.55..." + (show)
@ken247

I am 67 and my psa has fluctuated from 2.5 to 5.3 prior to the 4.55 reading in 12/23. They did a biopsy back in 2016, nothing at that time. The feeling was that the 4.55 reading was within my "range". MRI scheduled for 12/28) a Saturday, and they will let me know if there is and earlier date. Oh, and I mentioned earlier, my prostate was measured at 60cc back in 2016. God knows what it is now.

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By luck (a canceled appointment and treating the scheduler with the respect she deserves), I was able to have my mri rescheduled to tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes.

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