Raised PSA 8.9 but was 1.07 6 months ago.

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Posted 30 Jan 2026 at 08:13

Hi,

I’m 56 years old and have 2 brothers one (53 years old) who last year had his prostrate removed following being diagnosed with cancer. My dad died with prostate cancer approx 7 years ago therefore I’ve always been on the front foot regarding testing. My GP tests me every year and has for the last 3 years. I also have a private medical that i pay for every year so i get tested every 6 months. All of my tests have been 1 with my last private test in July at 1.09. However, I’ve just been tested by my GP this week and to my horror my PSA was 8.9. I have no symptoms or issues. I’ve been put on the 2 week pathway but really anxious on how its risen so quickly or is it a one off.

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Posted 30 Jan 2026 at 08:38

Hi Tony,

I'm sorry to hear that you lost your dad to prostate cancer and that there's a family history of the disease.

I'm not medically trained but I think its far more likely that this sudden PSA rise is caused by non-cancerous prostatitis.

Good luck, mate and please keep us updated.👍

Edited by member 30 Jan 2026 at 08:40 | Reason: Typo

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Posted 30 Jan 2026 at 14:31

Tony, that would be a significant rise if it was cancer. As Adrian suggests could be prostatitis. Have you seen the actual result, just wondering if it actually 0.87. Misplaced decimal points do happen.

Thanks Chris

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Posted 02 Feb 2026 at 12:27

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MRI results were very quick for me.

I had an MRI at Trelisk (NHS) at 6pm on a Monday evening and 10am Tuesday (the next morning) I had the phone call with results. The biopsy was the following Tuesday.

Hi, John.

Wow! That is quick. Thumbs up to Trelisk.

During Covid, there were very frequent lengthy delays to tests, scans, biopsies and radical treatments. It was at this time I had a lot of my treatment. My consultants assured me that the delays wouldn't affect the outcomes of most prostate cancer patients.

Edited by member 02 Feb 2026 at 12:41 | Reason: Changing phrasing

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Posted 30 Jan 2026 at 08:38

Hi Tony,

I'm sorry to hear that you lost your dad to prostate cancer and that there's a family history of the disease.

I'm not medically trained but I think its far more likely that this sudden PSA rise is caused by non-cancerous prostatitis.

Good luck, mate and please keep us updated.👍

Edited by member 30 Jan 2026 at 08:40 | Reason: Typo

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Posted 30 Jan 2026 at 09:07

Just collated my tests results for my appointment next week:-

27/01/26 --- 8.70 NHS

24/07/25 --- 1.07 BUPA

06/03/25 --- 1.05 NHS

18/06/24 --- 1.18 BUPA

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Posted 30 Jan 2026 at 14:31

Thanks Chris

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Posted 02 Feb 2026 at 10:14

Hi, My MRI has been booked in for 14th Feb. I know its a million dollar question but what is the normal timeline following the MRI? We are meant to be going on holiday on the 20th to Thailand but Im worried that depend on how quickly the results come back I might need a biopsy quickly.

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Posted 02 Feb 2026 at 11:43

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Hi, My MRI has been booked in for 14th Feb. I know its a million dollar question but what

"Happy Valentine's day" 🙂

I had RARP on 14th Feb 23. I must have upset someone in 'listings'.

I very much doubt even with BUPA that you'll get your results before you go on holiday.

As I said before, I'm not medically trained, mate, but your sudden PSA rise is more likely to be caused by non-cancerous inflammation.

Even IF the cause is cancerous, as prostate cancer is generally slow growing, your holiday won't impede procedures.

I know how worrying these times are but please try not to get over anxious. Enjoy your holiday.

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Posted 02 Feb 2026 at 11:54

MRI results were very quick for me.

I had an MRI at Trelisk (NHS) at 6pm on a Monday evening and 10am Tuesday (the next morning) I had the phone call with results. The biopsy was the following Tuesday.

Other than the worry if you get the results and it’s more likely to be cancer than not. Waiting for the biopsy an extra week or two while on holiday won’t make much difference.

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Posted 02 Feb 2026 at 12:27

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

MRI results were very quick for me.

I had an MRI at Trelisk (NHS) at 6pm on a Monday evening and 10am Tuesday (the next morning) I had the phone call with results. The biopsy was the following Tuesday.

Hi, John.

Wow! That is quick. Thumbs up to Trelisk.

Edited by member 02 Feb 2026 at 12:41 | Reason: Changing phrasing

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Posted 19 Feb 2026 at 10:52

Hi,

Had my MRI on Saturday and got the results yesterday.

My PIRADS score was 2/3, she said it would be 2 but with my family history could be a 3 and my prostate volume 0.31? She did say though that my scan was clear.

They recommended a course of anti biotics and PSA retest in 6 weeks.

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