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Psa fluctuates between 9 and 13. had negative biopsy 12 samples. very painful.no local anathesia. might need another. is there a less painful way. 64y?

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Discuss: with your doctors if previous biopsies and PSA remain steady with insignificant velocity of change if observation and monitoring is appropriate

Answered 9/24/2015

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