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A member asked:
Is it a problem if my doctor uses psa (protein specific antigen) tests instead of a digital rectal exam for the prostate?
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No: Prostate specific antigen (not protein) is a very sensitive marker of prostate function. It very frequently will be elevated before any abnormality is detected by digital rectal exam. However, nothing beats a good clinician being able to feel something on exam. So, really, the two work together to achieve the best results.
Answered 8/28/2013
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Psa prostatic specific antigen of my father is 1.87 ng/ml is that normal?
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Ive had an enlarged prostate for 4-5 yrs. this time the doc said I need a biopsy. Bc the psa test came back at 10.9 . I refused it and had another psa text, it came back at 1.0 is this possible ?
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Good afternoon doctors. I asked the earlier PSA question. My PSA is 1.32. In mid 2020 it was 1.20. Urologist found a lump on my prostate during a digital examination. Since to me PSA seems within normal range, how likely is it I have prostate cancer?
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