High PSA

packerfan3
packerfan3 Member Posts: 1 *
in Prostate Cancer #1

New to the group. 66 y/o male. Having bleeding problems with blood and clots in urine. PSA result. Last year 9.6. New reading 16.0 flagged critical. See urologist in 2 weeks. What do you all think I can expect. 16.0 seems very high.

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  • Rob.Ski
    Rob.Ski Member Posts: 171 Member
    #2

    What was done after PSA 9.6?

  • centralPA
    centralPA Member Posts: 322 Member
    #3

    I expect an MRI followed by a biopsy, targeting any suspicious regions identified by the MRI while also random sampling the rest of it. IN THAT ORDER too…MRI then biopsy. Not the other way around.

    Other than that, it’s a trip to Vegas, my friend. Lots of potential outcomes, most no big deal, a few disconcerting.

    Sending strength…

  • Clevelandguy
    Clevelandguy Member Posts: 1,177 Member
    #4

    Hi,

    Seeing your Urologist is the first step. Blood in the urine could mean a lot of things, some pretty benign some not so good. In adding to what centralPA said your Urologist might also do an xray looking for kidney stones/obstructions in your urinary system. Good luck………

    Dave 3+4

  • Old Salt
    Old Salt Member Posts: 1,505 Member
    edited November 2023 #5

    Yes, extensive follow-up, like pointed out in the previous responses, is in your near future. The results will indicate what kind of treatment is necessary.

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