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Thank you for your response.

I do have an enlarged prostate & have for 15-20 yrs. Fortunately, other than a minor issue from time to time, I've not had most of the regular problems that many seem to experience with this condition.

I do exercise regularly & it is possible I could have ridden a bike the day prior to the PSA test. I know I did not ride the day of the test.

I guess my primary concern is that I've read that if the PSA jumps as much as mine has in less than 90 days, it could signal a very aggressive new tumor. Perhaps a low possibility, but any possibility is too high in my current mind. It makes me quite nervous & a month seems like a long time.

Thank you again for responding. Your input is valued.

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@dhi Most jumps in this range are from infection or other inflammation of the prostate. Still need to get it checked in a month. Sex or bike riding can increase PSA but usually not by that much. Recommendation is to refrain for 48 hours before test. A course of antibiotics may allow a retest in 2 weeks. Prostate cancer is a disease with a lot of waits for results in it.