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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had elevated PSA levels. I had also undergone MRI and biopsy to confirm the prostate cancer. My PSA levels are coming down.
Please help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you did the right thing by performing all these tests. Active surveillance is advised in case of prostate cancer. However, follow-up should be timely and intervention should be done if PSA raises on follow-up.
I hope this has helped you.
Thanks and regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thanks for your reply.
Earlier, I was thinking only PSA was sufficient to test for prostate cancer. But now I know, it is important to carry out all the tests for active surveillance in case of prostate cancer.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
If Gleason's score were high, then the action would be different. The decision on its treatment certainly depends on many factors, but the most important test is histology, so you did the right thing.
I hope this has helped you.
Thanks and regards.
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