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Cwrkr
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Posted 12/14/2020 3:23 PM (GMT -6)
Hello, I’m reaching out because my Urologist is very poor at explaining results and my Primary Care Physician lacks a clear understanding of the PHI test. A little about myself. 63 yrs. my father had prostate cancer in his 80’s. My recent PSA is 5.0 and my PHI is 62.9. From what I have read 62.9 has a cancer risk of > 50%. Neither my PCP or Urologist provided the results (after 4 weeks) but nothing else. Any experience or opinions would be helpful. Thank you!
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Tudpock18
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Posted 12/14/2020 3:42 PM (GMT -6)
Hello Cwrkr and welcome:

Here is info on the PHI test from the manufacturer that is fairly easy to read and understand: https://www.beckmancoulter.com/products/immunoassay/phi

Yes, your PHI score indicates a significant risk of finding prostate cancer on biopsy. So it would appear that a biopsy is likely in your future. You can probably forget your PCP as your journey continues as many (most?) of them are too generalized to have a good understanding of the details of our disease. But your uro should have the knowledge and be able to explain what the heck is going on. If he cannot or will not then please find a urologist who will. If you will tell us your geographic location it is likely that some of our members will be able to recommend someone. And BTW, 4 weeks is WAY to long to wait on test results.

You might want to provide us with a history of your PSA. Prostate cancer generally doesn't present a quick spike in PSA but grows gradually over time. A quick spike is more likely an infection. But with your PHI I still suspect that you will need a biopsy to help you understand what is going on and your options.

Please feel free to ask and and all questions. We are here to help you get through this.

Jim
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Cwrkr
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Posted 12/14/2020 6:06 PM (GMT -6)
Thanks Jim!

My PSA in 2019 was 4.5 vs. the recent 5.0. My URO & PCP both said with my 62.9 PHI there was a 30% of cancer but in all of the article I’ve read state that a PHI of 62.9 it’s > 50.1%. I live in Clearwater Florida so any Dr. Recommendations would be welcomed.

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Pratoman
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Posted 12/14/2020 6:13 PM (GMT -6)
Cwkr, welcome to the forum. No doubt you will get recommendations for good uro's in your area, we have quite a few guys on the West Coast of Florida, so stay tuned
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