What is a dangerous # for a man's PSA to be, before becoming prostate cancer?
The dangerous number for a PSA before you worry about prostate cancer varies depending on the man's age. The number usually considered normal for a PSA is 4. It is important to understand that as a man ages, his prostate enlarges. A larger prostate will cause a higher PSA. So for a younger person, say below 60 years old, the PSA should be well below 4. A normal PSA is considered to increase by less than 0.7 per year. So if your husband's PSA rose 10% in 3 months (from about 6 to 6.7), it does NOT mean that he has cancer but it certainly means that he COULD HAVE CANCER due to the rapid increase in his PSA. He should see his doctor to discuss a prostate biopsy to evaluate for the possibility of cancer. So if your husband's PSA rose 10% in 3 months (from about 6 to 6.7), it does NOT mean that he has cancer but it certainly means that he COULD HAVE CANCER due to the rapid increase in his PSA. He should see his doctor to discuss a prostate biopsy to evaluate for the possibility of cancer.
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