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Psa

My psa was 10.10 is it cancer for sure,or could their be other causes.Douglas lawson

  1. Hi . It is understandable that a PSA score of ten would be concerning. There are a number of things besides cancer that can account for an elevated PSA and this article goes into more detail: https://prostatecancer.net/diagnosis/psa-test. Are you seeing a urologist? I ask because a urologist can offer guidance on other screening tests that may be applicable to your case prior to a biopsy. Hope this information is helpful and please feel free to keep us posted and to ask further questions. Best, Richard (Team Member)

    1. I have also had a dre,by an aprn,she said I had a bad test and pointed to 4 rubber like prostate glands,which one was a bph.now they are going to give me an mri on July-16-25.

      1. However,I fell fine,and am Abel to do my garding work,where I till the soil with a shovel.very hard work.i constantly urinate day and night.despite taking flow max.

        1. Yes ,i am now going to a urologist.but an aprn did my dre test.are aprn qualified to do dre.she has put me on an antibotic for a urin infection called cefdinir.

          1. Hi . Yes, these other things can definitely cause elevated PSA. In this video Dennis discusses the issues of enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), infection, and prostate cancer as all being prostate issues. Hopefully you will get some answers soon. Best, Richard (Team Member)

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