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A PSA level of 100 or higher often indicates advanced or metastatic prostate cancer.
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It can also be a sign of a less-serious condition such as aging, prostatitis, medical procedures, benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary tract infections, ejaculation, and prostate cancer.
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It is important to talk to a doctor about the potential benefits and harms of using the test if PSA levels are above normal.
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PSA is a protein produced by both cancerous and noncancerous tissue in the prostate, a small gland that sits below the bladder in males. PSA is mostly found in semen,…
PSA test - Mayo Clinic
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A high PSA level can be the first sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be a sign of a less-serious condition. Common causes of elevated PSA include aging, prostatitis, medical procedures, benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary tract infections, ejaculation, and prostate cancer. It is important to wait two to three weeks after any trauma or exam to get a PSA test, and if PSA levels are above normal, it is important to talk to a doctor about the potential benefits and harms of using the test.
7 Reasons Your PSA Level May Be High — Besides Cancer
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