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I have psa 6.5 also sharp to severe anal pain not due back to hospital for a month, is this a sign of prostate cancer. age 50?
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Possibly: Call your urologist or consult one if U don't have one. U probably need to repeat PSA to confirm, because can be elevated following a rectal examination or with prostatitis. Might need prostate biopsies if still elevated.
Answered 9/28/2016
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