PSA level of 1083.6???

Question

My dad's bloodwork results came back today and i was reading that it said his PSA level was 1083.6 and that the normal range was < or = to 4.0. Can anyone explain to me what this means? The GP has not explained everything to him yet, he wants him to go see a urologist. But could someone just tell me, does this mean it is cancer? And if so, is it pretty bad since the PSA level is so high?

Answer 1

it means he has prostatic hyperplasia.. his prostate is enlarging. and his prostate will compress his urethra which will cause urination discomforts. PSA tests for the presence of prostate specific antigen in the blood. antigens are usually released by the body in response to infectious processes because antigens will generate antibodies which will help fight off infectious agents (bacteria, virus, etc..). now, if prostate-specific antigens are elevated it means that there might be an underlying infection or inflammation in his prostate.. the infection may have occured on its own.. or there might have been something that triggered the infection.. in order to find out.. some tests will have to be done. and im pretty sure your dad will need a biopsy. TURP transurethral resection of the prostate. part of his prostate will be resected for biopsy. this will also relieve some of his symptoms. pls bring your dad to a doctor ASAP..... because YES it could mean cancer.... but we cannot conclude that unless some other tests will be conducted... God bless you..

Answer 2

I will make it as simple as I can. Psa was checked about six years ago. It was 2.2. two years ago it was 3.9.one year ago it was 4.9
six months ago it was 5.2. It should not exceed 4. I have know older men that had very high PSA levels and after biopsy they was no indication of cancer cells. However; when I had a biopsy ran on me, 12 in all, they found one cancer core. I was placed on the "wait & watch". I had to change urologist due to insurance and went to another who does not believe in the wait and watch theory. His nurse later said, yea, we can wait and watch you die. I was not impressed with her statement.
When the prostate is diagnoised with cancer they use the "Gleason Scale" and my first biop came back what they call a 3+3. My next biop came back a 3+4, meaning that the cancer cell has changed. I go back on the 29th for consultation on what procedures, or what my options are. I purchased a book from Mayo Clinic, but wish I had not. I am at a (7) and it should be localized still in the prostate area. I will more than likely have the surgery. If I were alone without family, and grand children I would take my chances, and nelect the surgery. But there was this lady in Calif. convienced me, and one other person. Believe me the urologist will not give his opinion only your options. They are yours to decide. I am a pessimist and will not ever change. The decision that I make will be the wrong one. lol...Rody..

Answer 3

First off, PSA levels are only for screening - they do not indicate whether or not someone has cancer. The test is used to indicate the risk that someone might have cancer. The higher the score - the more likely the risk.

Your dad's test results mean only that he should follow up with a more reliable exam. Even with your dad's values being so high, it doesn't mean he has cancer. A person with an enlarged prostate can produce high levels of PSA in without having anything wrong. Wait until the next step to see if there is any need to worry.