What is correct PSA level?
Prostate cancer
Alteration of PSA cutoff level: Some researchers have suggested lowering the cutoff levels used to determine whether a PSA measurement is normal or elevated. For example, a number of studies have used cutoff levels of 2.5 or 3.0 ng/mL (rather than 4.0 ng/mL). In such studies, PSA measurements above 2.5 or 3.0 ng/mL are considered elevated. Researchers hope that using these lower cutoff levels will increase the chance of detecting prostate cancer; however, this method may also increase overdiagnosis and false-positive test results and lead to unnecessary medical procedures.
Her is a second opinion:
PSA is measured by nanograms per millimeter of blood. Most men have under 4 nanograms. Anything higher can indicate prostate cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, a PSA level between 4 and 10, indicates a 25% chance of it being prostate cancer. A PSA higher than 10, increases the chance of having prostate cancer to 50% and above.
There are several factors that can also elevate the PSA, such as:
•ejaculation (no ejaculation at least two days prior to test)
•PSA levels can naturally increase with age
•inflammation of the prostate gland
•non cancerous enlargement of the prostate
Also take into consideration that certain medications and herbal supplements can lower your PSA level falsely. It is important to let your physician know what meds you are taking before the test.
Take your pick. There really is no true number.
Tin
Mine is 2.1 I am 66 years old. Have benign prostrate hyperplasia . A swelling of the prostate. I take pills for it.. It works.
Alteration of PSA cutoff level: Some researchers have suggested lowering the cutoff levels used to determine whether a PSA measurement is normal or elevated. For example, a number of studies have used cutoff levels of 2.5 or 3.0 ng/mL (rather than 4.0 ng/mL). In such studies, PSA measurements above 2.5 or 3.0 ng/mL are considered elevated. Researchers hope that using these lower cutoff levels will increase the chance of detecting prostate cancer; however, this method may also increase overdiagnosis and false-positive test results and lead to unnecessary medical procedures.
Her is a second opinion:
PSA is measured by nanograms per millimeter of blood. Most men have under 4 nanograms. Anything higher can indicate prostate cancer.
According to the American Cancer Society, a PSA level between 4 and 10, indicates a 25% chance of it being prostate cancer. A PSA higher than 10, increases the chance of having prostate cancer to 50% and above.
There are several factors that can also elevate the PSA, such as:
•ejaculation (no ejaculation at least two days prior to test)
•PSA levels can naturally increase with age
•inflammation of the prostate gland
•non cancerous enlargement of the prostate
Also take into consideration that certain medications and herbal supplements can lower your PSA level falsely. It is important to let your physician know what meds you are taking before the test.
Take your pick. There really is no true number.
Tin
Mine is 2.1 I am 66 years old. Have benign prostrate hyperplasia . A swelling of the prostate. I take pills for it.. It works.
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