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Does Intake Of Tamsulosin Reduce PSA Levels And Mask Prostate Cancer?
I had UTI in Sept/Oct and my PSA level shot up to 10.36. After the infection was cleared, the PSA reading showed 6.4. Last week (Dec. 3rd) it went up to 7.95. Today, my urologist has recommended TRUS study. He says that I have a large prostate but this is good. I am confused as to what does it mean. I am taking Tamsulosin 0.4 mg daily. Does this medicine reduce PSA levels and mask prostate cancer?
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.
Yes, it reduce psa levels so it may effect on diagnosis of prostate cancer but if you do frequent ultrasound check ups,you dont have to be worried. this is obviously just prostate hyperplasia and you should continue with tamsulosin.
Wish you good health. Regards.
Yes, it reduce psa levels so it may effect on diagnosis of prostate cancer but if you do frequent ultrasound check ups,you dont have to be worried. this is obviously just prostate hyperplasia and you should continue with tamsulosin.
Wish you good health. Regards.
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