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Should i worry because i have psa level at 3.1. i'm 60 yrs. 6'-1'' 270 lbs. i am walking 4 to 6 miles 5 dys wk. was 295 lbs jan 20. blood pr 116/71?

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Psa: New aua guidelines indicate psa above 2.5 may indicate a need for a biopsy. In a 60 yo with a family history and a psa of 3.1 i would advise bx if pt has >10 year life expectany, if no family history i would be less adamant...But i would offer bx or repeat psa in 3-6 months. Clearly dre and older psa results would be important.

Answered 7/13/2013

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