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Hello.....in jan of this year my psa level was 4.65....urologist asked me to come back this dec and psa level was 4.95....rectal exam ok ..concerned?
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YES: A raisingpsa especially the free fraction is very concerning. An ultrasound and prostate biopsy maybe necessary. Return to your urologist for further work up!
Answered 12/19/2013
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