A common reason to see the urologist is for an elevated PSA, or prostate specific antigen. A man's PSA can rise for a number of reasons. Inflammation or infection of the prostate, prostatic enlargement and, of course, cancer of the prostate are the most common causes of an elevated PSA.
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The Daughter
Friday, January 09, 2009 at 08:52 AM -
SRA of 10 and tact inspection shows enlarged prostate. I am
Arturo Holt
Monday, June 08, 2009 at 10:42 AMI had a test by tact about a month ago and found to be bigger so the urologe schedulle a biopsy and I am not sure is required.
I do not have any family with cancer as I can say and wondering if this is my case.
After the est I had experince something that have to do with leaks coming form the rectum or penice not sure. I put tolitet paper and is hard to detect with that method where is coming from.
Please advise if the leaking have any relathinship with the enlargment of prostate.
Thank you very much for the comments and recomendations.
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deercaller33
Saturday, October 03, 2009 at 04:12 PMMy psa is steadly increasing from 3.9 to 8.11 in past 2 & 1/2 years. Had 2 biopsies with no sign of cancer, i'm 54 years old. Should I try medication before a 3'rd biopsy?
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