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Call your doctor if blood continues to ooze from the needle puncture site, or if the site becomes red, swollen or painful.
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American Cancer Society (ACS) 1599 Clifton Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 Toll-Free: (800) 227-2345 http://www.cancer.org/
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Public Inquiries Office Suite 3036A 6116 Executive Blvd., MSC 8322 Bethesda, MD 20892-8322 Phone: (301) 435-3848 Toll-Free: (800) 422-6237 http://www.nci.nih.gov/
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PSA Velocity: What Does a Quick Rise in PSA Mean?
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What is a Normal PSA?: Ask the Expert
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The Great PSA Debate!!
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PSA Test: Prostate Specific Antigen
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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PSA Test: How it Works and What Your PSA Level Means
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