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34 Years Old - PSA level raised 1.85

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Posted 07 Mar 2025 at 18:19

Hi All

Im posting in here as I am struggling to get any form of answer elsewhere. 

Im 34, and I have recently had two blood tests privately, to confirm testosterone levels, both tests have flagged as PSA raised, being 1.85 and 1.72 respectively. 

I have been advised to speak to my GP, who to be honest, was most unhelpful and did not seem to know much about the topic, and even asked me what the range should be for my age. He has booked an urgent blood test, but the earliest date for this on NHS is 4 weeks away, with a further wait for results and then a follow up appointment. I imagine the blood test results will be similar to the two I’ve already had privately. 

Can someone please give me some advice or at least peace of mind, as when I asked the doctor whether I should be worried, he didn’t fill me with any confidence. I am anxious, and I’m not sure a 5 week wait is going to help in any way at all. 

My family history, for reference, on my fathers side, him and the majority of his family/siblings have all died of cancer, hence my concerns. 

Thanks in advance 

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Posted 07 Mar 2025 at 19:17

Relax. The likelihood you have prostate cancer is extremely remote given your age. Your PSA may be slightly raised but is more likely to be prostatitis or perhaps a mild UTI or just the norm for you. I really don’t think you need to worry. Just wait for the next PSA test as you are not presenting with any issues that would cause any medical professional to escalate things as they stand.

My husband’s PSA at 65 was 11.4 and he could not get an appointment with the GP for three weeks to even discuss his results. Prostate cancer normally grows slowly even if diagnosed with the disease which I don’t think for one moment will be your case. Do you have a very significant family history of prostate cancer and if so did you inform your GP? In my husband’s case no one in his family has been diagnosed with the disease and his father and uncle who are in their late 90’s are still with us. Try not to worry about family history of cancer in general. I know this is easier said than done but I fully suspect other men will come on here soon to offer their reassurance. Of course no one can give guarantees but I really think you have no need to worry.

 

 

 
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