Hi Jacey yes I have had personal experience on this as 14 years ago I has prostate cancer and underwent 3 operations and radiotherapy. I was in remission for a full 13 or more years up to about eight weeks ago when my PSA level reached 15 and it was then that my cancer specialist wanted to see me again. he said that it had come back and I am now under going treatment again for cancer. This time due to having very heavy radiotherapy last time I have been put on tablets and 3 month Intramuscular sustained release formulation injections. I have been on this four or five weeks and the side effects are not good. But if I am to keep on watching Palace for a few more years so be it I have to put up with it. Your reading is very low so I would not worry yourself too much. My readings went from 2.3 to 15.8 over 13 years and I am sure that your doctor knows what he is doing. The men you mention who die each year are the ones who have been diagnosed late and treatment is not good. These days you are more likely to die of a heart attack or get knocked down by a car/bus.. Now you are on the radar at your doctors you can be sure he/she will keep a close eye on you mate. I had blood tests every 6 months to keep an eye on mine and that's why I was called into my local hospital Oncology Dept to get sorted this time when it reached 15.8. By the way having high readings does not mean it is cancer it can be just a swollen Prostate and medication can take the swelling down. Normally a biopsy is done when they think it is cancer. In my case it was originally. Hope this helps in some way.

Supported Palace for over 69 years since the age of 7 and have seen all the ups and downs and will probably see many more ups and downs before I go up to the big football club in the sky.

Thanks Kermit I have faith in my specialist at this end he knows his job and gives it to you as it is.

Supported Palace for over 69 years since the age of 7 and have seen all the ups and downs and will probably see many more ups and downs before I go up to the big football club in the sky.

susmik,

Thanks for your very detailed reply which was also reassuring and my issues appear insignificant up against yours.Sincerely wish you a very good outcome.

South Bucks Eagle,

Thank you for your comments and the excellent link.
Wishing you a successful conclusion and outcome to your various treatments.

Thank you all for your replies and having spoken to the local surgery today following my blood test a few days ago,my psa reading has actually dropped from 4.4 to 4,which at the age of 65,is probably considered normal.
Surprised it has gone down slightly, which is good news.
Since the last test in October,increased the exercise and have taken Pomegranate and Green Teasupplements,which are supposedly helpful,if diet helps in any way with this problem.
Take care one and all.
Regards.