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What is the reliability of the PSA test to determine the presence of prostrate cancer?

Initial blood test showed a level of 7.0. After a month of antibiotics the level was down to 5.2. Following yet another month of antibiotics it was up to 7.2.
Is this a true case of cancer or just a stubborn infection which doesn’t want to die off? The urologist seems to be in WAY too much of a hurry to to the needle biopsy of the prostrate.
Speaking of which, what are the potential complications attached to a needle biopsy of the prostrate?

A PSA is a very reputable test for prostate cancer. Te lower the number the better. My Uncle started with 28 and with chemotherapy and Lupron shots, he is now down to 1.2

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2 Responses to “What is the reliability of the PSA test to determine the presence of prostrate cancer?”

  1. Dr. Hot Stuff Says:
    September 2nd, 2009 at 5:22 am

    pretty good for a blood test but it doesn’t take the place of sticking a finger up your ass.
    References :

  2. nannydrayton Says:
    September 2nd, 2009 at 5:39 am

    A PSA is a very reputable test for prostate cancer. Te lower the number the better. My Uncle started with 28 and with chemotherapy and Lupron shots, he is now down to 1.2
    References :

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