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My psa has been less than 0.01 for years. six months ago it was 0.12 and last week it was 0.46. is this significant for me? age 69. no prostate prob.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: None of those values are significant.

Answered 7/31/2013

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A member asked:

My psa has been less than 0.01 for years. six months ago it was 0.12 and last week it was 0.46. is this significant for me? age 69. no prostate prob.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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