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Could Malign Cells Be Found When I Have Grade 2 Prostatomegaly?
Hi, my father is 65 years old..he has been detected with grade 2 prostatomegalcy with 47 Cc and no median lobe..his Psa level has not gone down even after 1 month of medication which included first seven days (2 times a day) intravenous antibiotics. His Psa level one month back was 7.3 which now stands at 7.9..doctor has suggested biopsy ..is there any chance of malign cells
Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Hi,
Generally, a higher PSA level corresponds to more likelihood of prostatic cancer. PSA level is generally increased with persons having prostatic cancer. In fact, when cancer cells form in prostate, they begin to produce more PSA.
The likelihood of prostatic cancer is more, if the level of PSA goes on increasing. Ideally, every case of prostatomegaly, where PSA is > 4, should undergo for a prostatic biopsy. Here, in your case, as PSA is more than 7 and it is increasing gradually. Therefore, in this case your doctor has rightly advised you for a prostatic biopsy to reach at a conclusive diagnosis and treatment done accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Generally, a higher PSA level corresponds to more likelihood of prostatic cancer. PSA level is generally increased with persons having prostatic cancer. In fact, when cancer cells form in prostate, they begin to produce more PSA.
The likelihood of prostatic cancer is more, if the level of PSA goes on increasing. Ideally, every case of prostatomegaly, where PSA is > 4, should undergo for a prostatic biopsy. Here, in your case, as PSA is more than 7 and it is increasing gradually. Therefore, in this case your doctor has rightly advised you for a prostatic biopsy to reach at a conclusive diagnosis and treatment done accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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