Understand the context and implications of psa changes. I am 59 years old and have a fluctuating psa In 2005, it was 2.5 ng/ml In 2006, my psa dropped to 0.97 ng/ml In 2007, it went up to 2.54, and i had another biopsy All 14 cores were negative for cancer
What does this mean for my prostate health Kevin loughlin, m.d., m.b.a., director of urologic research at brigham and women’s hospital, responds A friend of mine had psa numbers that would rise then fall and they didn't find pc in him until 3 biopsies later I have a history of high and fluctuating psa numbers since age 42 which started this mess I went from 4.5 to 3.18 to 4.04 to 2.48 to 3.44 and finally to 3.58 6 months later. Prostate cancer finally, high psa levels can indicate prostate cancer
We need to conduct further testing, like a prostate biopsy, to determine the cause of your elevated psa levels and diagnose your condition Your psa levels can be affected by many different factors. Psa levels can be confusing They can go up and down for no obvious reason They can rise after treatment And levels tend to be higher in older men and those with large prostates
A psa test is a valuable tool for detecting prostate issues early on, but what happens when your psa levels fluctuate Does a rising or falling number indicate a serious health issue, or could the change be related to something else entirely Learn how psa levels relate to prostate cancer, what they mean, and when you should get tested Explore psa's role in early detection and treatment options.
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