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PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. It is a sensitive indicator for presence or absence of prostate cancer. (However, there can be false positives and false negatives.)
PSA cut-offs are set around 4.0. However, it is the rate of rise that should be paid close attention to. If three consecutive rises in the PSA occur, your physician should recommend further testing, including DRE (digital rectal exam) and possibly rectal ultrasound (with or without ultrasound guided biopsy of the prostate gland.
Consult your physician for further details, in your particular circumstance.
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What do higher than normal PSA levels mean?
Elevated PSA levels can mean different things. It can point to a higher risk of cancer of the prostate or it could point to a more benign enlargement of the prostate. It is important to understand that prostate cancer can occur with normal PSA levels present. Your boyfriend should follow up with his physician to do more tests to determine what is causing the elevated PSA levels.
What kind of blood test show psa levels?
it is the PSA blood test that tests the blood for the level of PSA
Can prednisone increase psa levels?
yes
Where can one find information on the normal PSA levels by age?
The normal PSA levels by age may be found on the websites of large cancer organizations. The government sponsored NIH website has information about these levels.
Can psa high levels indicate gallbladder infected instead of prostate cancer?
Absolutely not. Your WBC count would be elevated, among other things, but certainly not PSA levels.
Can vitaminB12or iron raise the psa levels?
yes
What does the medical abbreviation PSA mean?
PSA means prostate specific antigen.Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
What are normal PSA levels?
A PSA level of 10 is a little high but it is still within a healthy range. A healthly PSA range is between 4 and 10. Anything lower or higher could be a problem.
What does a psa of 0.6 mean?
A PSA of 0.6 is great. That means your prostate is very healthy.
What are some treatment options for elevated psa levels?
Elevated PSA levels may be an indication of prostate cancer or other prostate problems. Typically treatment would be surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Once the prostate problems are resolved the PSA level should decrease back to a normal level.
After a prostate surgery the PSA still rising can you still have cancer after prostate surgery?
If the PSA levels conitnue to rise that would indicate that some of the cancerous cells may have migrated from the diseased prostate gland prior to removal. Your MD or urologist will give you much more detailed info on this possibility.
What are the normal PSA levels for a adult human?
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels are measured by taking a blood sample from the individual being tested. From this sample the certified medical official will ascertain the nanograms of PSA per millimeter of blood. The majority of men, when tested, have under 4 nanograms of PSA per millimeter. Should tests reflect a higher amount than this, it could be an indication of prostate cancer.
