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High PSA, but MRI is negative. Biopsy or Not?

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YES.. there is only one reason for persistent high psa … cancer!
Go biopsy asap
Be aware the std biopsy is 12 pins
Saturation biopsy is one pin for every CC

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 27 2:54pm

@groundhogy, I agree that persistently high PSA levels require further investigation to find the cause.

However, high PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels are not always cancer. High PSA levels can indicate a number of prostate issues, including cancer, but also benign conditions like an enlarged or inflamed prostate, urinary tract infection or prostatitis.

Here are a few articles from Mayo Clinic that may be helpful for everyone:
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Prostate biopsies and elevated PSA https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-prostate-biopsies-and-elevated-psa/
- 5 facts about prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/5-facts-about-prostate-specific-antigen-psa-tests

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