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Expert_badge Marc Greenstein

Marc Greenstein

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Urology Expert

PSA Velocity: What Does a Quick Rise in PSA Mean?

Dear Dr. Greenstein:   My friend ,who is in his early 50s, just got the results of his annual PSA test - it was between 4-5. The results of his previous 6 annual tests were in the 1-2 range every year, until now. His brother recently had his prostate removed due to cancer.   He now has to see a specialist. We are both... Read moreChevron
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Expert_badge Jay Motola

Jay Motola

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Urologist

What is a Normal PSA? - Ask the Expert

Dear Dr. Motola:   What is the normal PSA for a 69 year-old man? At what level does the PSA become troubling or warrant further tests?     PSA cut off levels have been debated for many years. Traditionally the cut off for a normal PSA has been 4, however more recently age-adjusted PSA values are being advocated.... Read moreChevron
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High PSA count

Dear Doctor,   I have gone through 2 biopsy surgeries with the last year.  The surgeries were 6 months apart and both results came back negative. Yet, my PSA count continues to climb.  It started at 2.25 about a year ago and is now at 12.5.   I am scheduled for evaluation and tests the end of this month at a cancer... Read moreChevron

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