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@jc76 To quote my doctor: "I've had guys with a very low PSA and serious cancer and I've had guys with a very high PSA and no cancer at all. Both are rare, but they do happen".

This is why we have our current model of multiple tests until everyone has enough information to make an educated and informed decision.

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jc76 | @jc76 | 21 hours ago

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From my experience with this it is the rising PSA levels over time versus the actually PSA number.

My PCP (Mayo) did not even talk about me being under normal PSA level it was the steady rise of my PSA test that he did not like and rightfully so.

I read somewhere don't remember there was a spread of PSA numbers being normal based on age. Had never heard of that and glad my PCP was experienced and knowledgeable to address a known concern of a rising PSA level not some docotors referring to a number saying this is okay and this is not. Something will cause a PSA to continue to rise even if normal level.

Could be cancer, could be BPH but needs to be checked and determined why?

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