PSA

Hi . First, let me say that it is great that your husband has your support and help in advocating on his behalf and seeking out a place to get information and support. I don't know if you and your husband were able to get answers from the urologist today, but I want to share with you this article from our editorial team that gives an overview of the PSA: https://prostatecancer.net/diagnosis/psa-test. You'll note that often in initial, pre-treatment timeframe anything above a 4.0 is often considered high, but there are multiple factors that can impact the PSA level (note: a 0.04 would only be potentially noteworthy in looking for a biochemical recurrence in someone who has already had prostate cancer treatment). Hoping this information is helpful and if the appointment raised additional questions, please don't hesitate to ask. This community is here for both you and your husband. Best, Richard (Team Member)

Thank you. Hubby saw an NP in Urology department today. She said that yes, his PSA is very high. I asked if he had BPH if that would give the high PSA level. She said she didn’t think so. However, she consulted with one of the doctors, and they looked at a CT scan he had done last year. Sid his prostate is very enlarged, and that is probably causing his high PSA. He is going to have a PHI lab tests next week. He is also scheduled for an MRI end of June. If it is BPH, can he just cancel the MRI, especially if the lab tests come back normal?

Hubby had PHi testing yesterday. His PHI score is 89.2. I guess this means he has a 50/50 chance of having cancer, right? Also, pretty likely he will be referred for a biopsy?