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Age 74 psa 8 pr shows nodule on outer right surface of prostate with mild lot obstruction symptoms what to do ,dr give 20 days cipro & monitor psa?
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Biopsy?: At your age, with an elevated PSA and identified nodule, a biopsy would generally be in order.
Answered 11/27/2017
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