What Does A PSA Level Of 180 Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 9 Jun 2017

Question: my friend was just told his psa level is over 180 has been going up for the last several months Previously had his prostate removed and also radiation treatments (2014) Now he will see what other options are...is this serious? can it be treated ...where would be the best cancer clinic we live in albq NM thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
He requires further evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I have gone through the details.

So a rising PSA despite surgery and radiation means the tumor has most likely recurred. He will now require an evaluation in the form of an MRI and bone scan to look for any disease relapse.

Moreover, the additional treatment in the form of medical or surgical castration will be required.

Any nearby center having a genitourinary cancer doctor will be fine. He still has a good amount of years to live.

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