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What Does This PSA Level Of 4.9 Indicate?
Question: My PSA went from 3.6 in 2013 to 4.9 today. I am 72 and otherwise in excellent health. Biopsi test?
Brief Answer:
No need at this moment
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
This is normal PSA level for your age and this is increase is negligible as long as this is less than 6.5= So you can do Ultrasound for own satisfaction but biopsy is not required at all.
Wish you good health.
Regards
No need at this moment
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
This is normal PSA level for your age and this is increase is negligible as long as this is less than 6.5= So you can do Ultrasound for own satisfaction but biopsy is not required at all.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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