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PSA screening test for early detection of Prostate disease

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PSA test result is 5, is it already spread around the body yet?
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My dad's PSA test came back as 5, and the doctor said there may be a chance of Prostate cancer..
At PSA number 5, is there a chance that it has already spread into the body, or is it still in the prostate area?

Thanks.
He is 56 years old.
His PSA score increased more than 0.75 ng in a time span of 12 months.
The doctor says that, that is a indicator of cancer.


With a PSA of 5 there is a good chance he doesn’t even have cancer. It is not possible to diagnose cancer by a PSA result alone and it is also impossible to know the extent of the disease by a PSA alone. It is only a tumor marker and was never intended to be used to diagnose cancer.

The doctor did tell you there is a “chance” of prostate cancer. You should believe him.


UPDATE: Yes it is an indicator, but not a diagnosis. At this point IF he does have prostate cancer the chance it is beyond the prostate is minuscule. Typically prostate cancer is very slow growing and it is not uncommon to see a man with this disease for 15-20 years.

2008-07-26 00:25:52 by Crystal T

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Will benedryl effect the results of a PSA test ?
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I went for a PSA test and the results came back higher than normal, the night before I took two benedryl cold tablets would this effect the results ?


It should have no affect on your results.

2008-11-20 05:07:45 by mets1520

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Are PSA test results available immediately?
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My grandfather is having PSA test (Prostate-Specific Antigen) today. Will his results be available immediately or will we have to wait several days?


He'll have to wait.

Just fyi, most elderly men that get prostate cancer, its an incredibly slow growing variety that might not even need treatment. Its the 50 year old men that get it that are in real danger.

Good luck!

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

2006-01-26 06:57:54 by edgxyz

Would have sex a day before your PSA test raise or lower the PSA score?

I don't think anyone under sixty would be too interested in this question or answer. I guess my question is this: Is there a method to "fool" the prostate specific antigen test?.


PSA testing within 24 hours after ejaculation may lead to an erroneous interpretation of the results of both total and percent free PSA measurements

2008-01-04 11:07:53 by boots


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