General Urology

How to Calculate Your PSA Density for Prostate Cancer Risk

The Y Factor educates men on PSA and prostate cancer risk, offering expert evaluation and treatment guidance for lasting health.
By - Benancio Martinez, MS, APRN, FNP-C

Men over the age of 40, do you know your PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels? This one number can identify your risk for prostate cancer and for men who have been diagnosed with low-risk, low-grade prostate cancer, you should know your PSA density. Here’s a simple formula to understand your PSA density:

Simply take your PSA number and divide it by the volume of your prostate that was measured on the ultrasound. This number should be less than 0.15. If it is greater than 0.15, then you need to visit with your urologist to talk about what risk you might have from needing more definitive treatment (surgery or radiation) on your prostate and not staying in active surveillance.

Our urological team is always here to answer questions and can help you when it comes to any questions and treatments for prostate cancer. Book your appointment at our Houston location now.

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