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[|Human|] I am a 68 year old male in relatively good shape, non-smoker and non-drinker......have been informed that I have a small growth in my prostate. Test 2001 was 1.81......recent test is 4.66. Should I have a biopsy? The MD is saying yes......I have other older males who say no....I would appreciate your thoughts. Sincerely, Greg Wiechert
[|AI|]  Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, you should go for biopsy. Rising PSA level in male is having two possibilities 1. BPH that is being prostatic hypertrophy.&2. Prostatic malignancy. There is one more test PSA velocity is used to measure the exact diagnosis if you don't want to do biopsy than you can do this test. High velocity of PSA is suggestive of malignancy. Biopsy will tell you exact nature of malignancy and its possible management. So in my advice you should go for biopsy and then further management. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.