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PSA reading too high

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husni31313
husni31313

I have a friend in his seventies his PSA level is 22 ,he has removed his prostate gland his prostate gland sack is empty ,why the pas level reads that high?

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee husni31313

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    How long ago was his prostate removed? If very recently then the PSA will still be circulating in his bloodstream.  He may not have had a total prostatectomy,even though the sac appears empty. If even a few cells are left behind they can regrow and so produce the PSA .  If the prostatectomy was for cancer then I hope he is still being monitored by his cancer surgical team.     
    • husni31313
      husni31313 Marina_Dee

      Posted

      Thanks Marina Dee

      The prostate was not removed due to cancer, and it was becouse of inflammation early 2000 to 2004 that blocked urination.

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