High PSA? Don't Panic: Follow This Roadmap

Your PSA came back high — but what does the number actually mean? In this video, Associate Professor Charles Chabert walks you up the PSA ladder, tier by tier, from 4 to 500+, and explains exactly what each range suggests and what the modern diagnostic pathway looks like. *Chapters* 0:00 The number nobody explains properly 0:32 What PSA actually measures 1:15 Tier 1 — PSA under 4 2:30 Tier 2 — PSA 4 to 10 (the grey zone) 4:00 Tier 3 — PSA 10 to 20 5:15 Tier 4 — PSA 20 to 50 6:30 Tier 5 — PSA 50 to 500+ 7:45 The 5 modifiers that change your verdict 8:50 5 questions to ask your specialist *5 questions to ask your specialist:* 1. What is my PSA density? 2. What is my PSA velocity over the last two years? 3. Should I have an MRI before any talk of biopsy? 4. Can we check my free PSA ratio? 5. Based on my full picture — not just the number — what tier am I actually in? ▶️ Diagnosis Journey playlist: [link] ▶️ MRI vs Biopsy: [link] ▶️ Visit prostates.com.au ⚠️ Content represents general medical education and the opinion of Associate Professor Chabert. It is not medical advice specific to your situation. Always consult your own doctor.