Please verify your email address to receive email notifications.

Enter your email address

We have sent you a verification email. Please check your inbox and spam folder.

Unable to send verification, please refresh and try again later.

  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    What's the abnormal rate of increase in PSA readings?

    Related Topics
    Men's Health Prostate Cancer
    My PSA reading has gone from 1.38, in Oct 15, to 2.00, in Apr 16. A close family member has had his prostate removed. I have no other indicators that suggest something more serious, it is just the rate of increase in my readings that is of concern.
    answer this question

  • Find a professional to answer your question

  • 17

    Thanks

    Dr Tony Gianduzzo

    Urologist

    Dr Tony Gianduzzo is a leader in development and delivery of urological services, and has now introduced Robotic-assisted Transperineal Prostatic Biopsy to the state. His … View Profile

    There are numerous things to consider in interpreting PSA readings. A family history is a risk factor. Early prostate cancers do not cause symptoms, so feeling fine doesn't really help. A PSA as low as 2 can be significant, especially in a younger patient 40's to early 50's. Nevertheless PSA's do tend to fluctuate. A repeat test is often reasonable to confirm a suspicious rise. This might be in 6 weeks to 6 months depending on the level of clinical concern. Keep in touch with your GP.

    Reply to this post
     · 
    Report
    Reply to this post

    You must be a Health Professional to reply to this post. to your account or now (it's free).

answer this question

You must be a Health Professional to answer this question. Log in or Sign up .

You may also like these related questions

Related Fact Sheets
Related Questions

Empowering Australians to make better health choices