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What Causes Pain On Left Side Of The Back With Elevated PSA Levels?
my father is experiencing constant pain on his left side on the back just above the hip, his prostate ha s increased from 32 to 44 since last year. I am really worried as he was considered to be suffering from slip disc but thts not the case. Pls suggest , can there be chance of cancer.
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Hi,
He should definitely be seen by a urologist. It is difficult to say what it is, but it is necessary to rule out prostate cancer with bone metastases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
He should definitely be seen by a urologist. It is difficult to say what it is, but it is necessary to rule out prostate cancer with bone metastases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
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