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A member asked:
A week ago my local urologist found a nodule on my prostate, i have had an enlarged prostate for years, and i am taking flomax. also last week my psa level was 4.89,i haven't had a psa since 2013, but it is normally in the three level over five years ago
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Follow your: urologist's advice. They are specialists in prostate problems, including cancer. Sometimes, inflammatory conditions of prostate can cause elevated PSA levels, but this nodule might need biopsy for definitive diagnosis and proper treatment.
Answered 6/5/2018
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