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Rising PSA: Does it warrant MRI?

Posted by hamlet @hamlet, 1 day ago

I am 69 with no family history and readings of 3.9 in 2023, 3.0 2024, 4.4 2025, now 5.3 2026. Had scan back in 2013 showed enlarged at 5.4 cm at largest diameter. Is MRI next step or wait a year?

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climateguy | @climateguy | 1 day ago

If your urologist recommends it, and insurance will pay, if it were me, there would be no decision to make - I'd get the MRI.

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hamlet | @hamlet | 1 day ago

I wish to thank all who commented. I have the MRI scheduled for July 29th.
Greatly appreciated.

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hamlet | @hamlet | 23 hours ago
In reply to @hopingtolearn "I'm 68. My PSA went from 3 to 5 in the span of three years. I..." + (show)
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I'm 68. My PSA went from 3 to 5 in the span of three years. I have a larger prostate than you and the PSA density is quite low. Nevertheless, I had a multiparametric MRI which flagged an area as suspicious. A biopsy confirmed the worst. No family history of prostate cancer.

I'd not wait for an MRI. All the best.

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@hopingtolearn

Thank you for your advice. I scheduled the MRI for July 29th.
Grateful.

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hopingtolearn | @hopingtolearn | 23 hours ago

@hamlet

Glad you scheduled the MRI. Here's hoping that it comes back clean. All the best!

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