Questions about boyfriend's high PSA

My boyfriend, who is in his early fifties, told me his PSA was over 32. His physician did a DRE which showed his prostate is enlarged, so he's been referred for more bloodwork, a PET scan and MRI.

He has a history of MS and is pre-diabetic. Could this have something to do with his PSA being so high? Is it possible for it to be that high and NOT to be cancer? Could a prostate inflammation or infection cause it? Someone told me that diabetics can have a high psa, but he's only in the "pre-stage" of that condition.

My boyfriend knows that I worry alot, so he won't tell me everything that's going on with his health. It seems to me that his physician should not be telling him he probably has cancer BEFORE all his tests come back. In the meantime, here I sit worrying half to death over what could be happening to him.

I would appreciate anyone's feedback on this.......I am a cancer survivor myself, so it really hurts to see the man I care about go through this. Thank you!

Diabetics are no more likely to have prostate cancer than anyone else. In fact, recent articles indicate diabetics may be "less" likely. Looks good in print but who really knows these things? The fact is, most elevated PSA's are not caused by cancer. Hard to believe but it is true. Good thing your BF has people who are taking food care of him :>) Good Luck to him.

Swim

Good Care...Good Care....Golly, musta been hungry when I typed that post...sorry bout the lack of typing skills... :>)


swim

Hi Diana & Boyfriend - - sorry to hear your "not what we wanted to hear" news. There are lots of good stories out there of people who have had dire predictions and with treatment and a positive attitude are around with a good quality of life many years past what they were told.

Please stick with us and share your story and take hope from the ones you also read in here. Take a look at the most recent veteran1 post - you'll see his Dad who had aggressive prostate cancer and is still doing very well. I believe another site is www.yananow.net which has many long term reports. (If I'm wrong, someone please correct the site address)

Hang in there and good luck to you both.

;o) Linda & Bob

Linda, Bob & Cedar:

Many thanks for your kind words...it means a great deal! I am trying very hard to be strong for my bf, and at the same time I'm trying to give him the space he needs. One thing I find frustrating is that he doesn't like it if I talk about his condition with others. I understand his need for privacy, but I need to be able to vent. I, too, just like my bf, could use some moral support. I've had people pray for him (without giving his name to protect his privacy). I wish that he would understand how much I am hurting because of what he's going through.

Anyway, many thanks for your support and I will continue to visit this board!

:)

Diana - correction to the other prostate information and sharing site I mentioned in my post to you . . . .it is www.yananow.net

Others have mentioned there are many stories in there of survivors who originally had the diagnosis they didn't want to hear.

:o) Linda & Bob

KW, Linda & Bob and JCL:

Many thanks for your support!! This trial is so difficult and there are times when all I can do is cry, and other times I'm ok. Yesterday I visited my father for a belated Thanksgiving dinner, which was postponed because my brother and his girlfriend arrived late from out of town. I was allright most of the evening, but at one point I was alone in the kitchen and almost started bawling.....

I'm trying to remain positive for my boyfriend's sake, because I know that if he remains so, it will go a long way in his battle against this disease. In fact, he's taking it better than I am!! He has a heck of a sense of humor. I just wish that he would let me come over and take care of him....I mean, to help with chores around the house, inc. cooking, etc. He has a tendency to keep to himself when he's not feeling well. He's been like that since before that diagnosis.

I just want to be there for him. I told him not long ago that when he's happy, I'm happy; and when he's said, so am I. It hurts to see him go through so much. I feel so incredibly powerless and want more than anything to give him a big hug right now, but he wants to be alone today. He's having some kind of stomach trouble...

Anyway, thanks for listening, guys!

:)

Tony:

Thank you! I can't tell you how much I appreciate the support that everyone from this board has shown. It feels good to know that we're not alone in this struggle. There's strength in numbers!

Now all we have to do is get his treatment started and take it from there. I will keep everyone posted. At the moment he's going through red tape with his insurance coverage and I hope it will be resolved soon so his treatment can start asap!

Diana