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PSA went from 1.7 to 3.5 over 15 years, I m 58 now. PSA was @ 3.7 months ago, had blood drawn 5 days ago, level is 5.5. Doctor sending me to a Urologist for further work up. Do they do a biopsy at this level & can this level be because of BPH also ? Bob
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your query PSA is a substance produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer, a noncancerous condition such as prostatitis, or an enlarged prostate.
PSA between four and 10 have a 25% chance of having prostate cancer. As this is just screening test further evaluation is always must, so they had adviced you to see urologist. Yet , again I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
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Hello and thanks for your query. I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your query PSA is a substance produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer, a noncancerous condition such as prostatitis, or an enlarged prostate. PSA between four and 10 have a 25% chance of having prostate cancer. As this is just screening test further evaluation is always must, so they had adviced you to see urologist. Yet , again I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions. Sincerely,