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Have Raised Prostate Specific Antigen. Should I Be Concerned?

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Posted on Wed, 21 Aug 2013
Question: I am 80 years old and have a PSA of 8, at my age should I have a biopsy.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (1 hour later)
Hello
Thanks for your query. Based on the facts that you have posted with serum PSA of 8 should be investigated thoroughly to rule out cancer of the prostate.

Please consult qualified Urologist for Multicore Ultrasound guided biopsy of the prostate and other related investigations.

Hope I have answered your query .Please feel free if you have any more questions, I shall be happy to address the same.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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Have Raised Prostate Specific Antigen. Should I Be Concerned?

Hello
Thanks for your query. Based on the facts that you have posted with serum PSA of 8 should be investigated thoroughly to rule out cancer of the prostate.

Please consult qualified Urologist for Multicore Ultrasound guided biopsy of the prostate and other related investigations.

Hope I have answered your query .Please feel free if you have any more questions, I shall be happy to address the same.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.