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For several years my psa test has been increasing. recent prostrate biopsy was negative. what else cause increased psa?
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PSA: PSA or prostate specific antigen is often used as a screening for prostate cancer. It is not very specific for that because elevations can occur in other disease including benign prostatic hypertrophy. A negative biopsy should allow you to rest assured that currently you don't have prostate cancer
Answered 11/5/2015
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