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Is Prostate Cancer A Genetic Disorder?

Posted on Tue, 6 Dec 2016

Question: During my last exam My doctor found that my prostate was very hard and not spongy like a tennis ball. I have scheduled a biopsy. Is a hard prostate a sign of cancer. I'm 69 no urinary problems at all but my Dad had prostate cancer

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
First, the cancer of prostate is not always hereditary. Only very rarely is it hereditary.
Second , it is usually treatable unless detected very late and if it has spread.
Finally, hard prostate need not be cancer. Even infections can cause this. There is also a condition called as BPH. So relax. Let the biopsy report come.
Can you tell us the PSA levels?
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal

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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (24 minutes later)

my psa was 1.4
I went to the urologist to renew my testosterone shot therapy. I had to have an exam. my blood test showed testosterone level at 945. Absolutly no problems urinating. sleep all night. The suspended my testo shots until biopsy. Scared to death of the results. There were no signs of a problem until the exam

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your PSA is not high.
In cancer patients, PSA is usually more than 10.
So as I said before, just relax and wait for biopsy reports.
I have assumed that you have notreceived any prostate surgery before.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T