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The PSA test is used to monitor men after surgery or radiation therapy for prostate cancer to see if their cancer has recurred (come back). If a man’s PSA level begins to rise after prostate cancer treatment, it may be the first sign of a recurrence.
The PSA test can detect high levels of PSA that may indicate the presence of prostate cancer. However, many other conditions, such as an enlarged or inflamed prostate, also can increase PSA levels. Therefore, determining what a high PSA score means can be complicated.
PSA levels can be measured in the bloodstream, and elevated PSA levels can sometimes be a symptom of prostate cancer. So, this antigen gives doctors a starting point to evaluate your risk of having that disease. But what constitutes a normal PSA level? Why might your PSA levels be elevated?
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is used to measure blood PSA levels and help detect prostate cancer or other prostate abnormalities.
Elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels can be a sign of prostate cancer. They can also indicate noncancerous conditions, such as prostate enlargement or inflammation. A healthcare provider will work with you to determine your next steps if you have high PSA levels.
High levels of PSA circulating in your blood may indicate prostate cancer. Experts consider PSA levels below 4 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) to be typical for most people.
PSA level testing can sometimes result in “false positives” for prostate cancer. This can lead to unnecessary invasive procedures, and create stress about cancer in low-risk...
A PSA level between 4 and 10 means you have over a 25% chance of having prostate cancer. If you have a PSA level greater than 10, you have over a 50% chance of having prostate cancer. It’s very important to talk to a healthcare provider about a prostate biopsy if your PSA is in these ranges.
Men whose PSA level is between 4.0 ng/mL and 10 ng/mL have a one in four chance of having prostate cancer. When a PSA level is over 10 ng/mL, there is a more than 50 percent chance of having prostate cancer.
PSA levels increase with age and may be higher in men with a common, noncancerous condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or another condition called prostatitis, an inflammation of the gland. For a diagnosis of prostate cancer, we have to perform a prostate biopsy.