Should I worry?

My prostate cancer was detected early and is being treated.  I have a quarterly PSA but an annual one is fine for you if below say 6. 

Above that and maybe it would be sensible to have an MRI 

Worrying is frankly useless, wasted energy! - but you can take seriously what the doctor advises. Get the PSA test done and, even if it is raised, remember that your detectable enlargement may well be enough to explain it. Nonetheless, if it leads to being referred to Urology, then you can ask all your questions to that department. If you have no urinary symptoms now, chances are, with the enlargement you have, these will develop as the prostate gradually squeezes your urethra. Alternatively, your Dr may retain responsibility for monitoring your PSA. Several tests, each a few months apart, can plot the course of your prostate health / disease. If the doctor(s) want to eliminate the possibility of cancer being present, a biopsy may be advised. Nothing to fear there in my experience. At 67 I have lived with both enlargement (mild) and cancer (not spreading) with no treatment. If you have the right approach and a calm temperament, I've found it's reassuring to know what's going on, rather than have uncertainty and nagging doubts.

I totally agree with Pepasan. By all means, get your PSA checked. Enlarged prostate is very common in men and doesn't necessarily mean cancer. Especially if you are not having any issues with urinating etc. It your PSA is elevated, you might want to have a biopsy. That would tell you if there are cancer cells present, and how aggressive. Even if there are cancer cells present, they are usually non aggressive and you can just keep an eye on things. So stop worrying. Check your PSA. That should be done annually anyway. Good luck to you.

R

The psa was 6.3, just in the normal range I was given. (<6.5.). Last March it was 5.3. He wants another dre in a month or so. Maybe then to a Urologist? But he felt no bumps, it was large and firm/hard. And the PSA was higher but still just ok. And I'm a year older. Hopefully he's just being very cautious. 

Today it is  7.4 psa. Dr said to do it again in a month to look for any trend. That's a rise of 1.1 in three months. He's not overly concerned, if it were 20 ish he would be. That is .9 over normal for age 72 by the info here. I've asked to see a private specialist to save time but not money! Not the result I wanted and the first time ever it's been above normal. Relax! I can't change anything! 

I saw the Urologist today and he wants me to have biopsy, which will probably be next Wednesday. I'm going privately so will make a hole in my bank balance, such as it is! But, peace of mind and all that, public would be much longer. Anyway, I stopped drinking over 11 years ago so I'll use some of the money I've saved. Trying to justify the expense now.