Tuesday, November 4, 2008

What does 0.8 mean for prostate cancer good or bad

what does 0.8 mean for prostate cancer good or bad?
what does 0.8 mean for prostate cancer?
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1 :
Well, it's on a scale from 0.0 to 1.0. 0.8 is pretty close to 1.0 so I think you might have something to be worried about.
2 :
If you had a blood test done and the results were 0.8 ,there is a ratio on the test results it should show you where that is on your test resut. Ask for a copy from your doctor and see for yourself.
3 :
It means the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) found in the blood of suspected prostate cancer. It ranges from 0.0 to 4.0ng/ml is normal and cancer free, any number above 4.0 is prone to prostate cancer, however over the years PSA screening became a controversy where men of normal PSA level developed prostate cancer. Rectal test and bioppsy are the suggested procedures for early detection specially for men with genetic history of the disease.
4 :
Are you talking about PSA? If so a 0.8 is nothing. After the biopsy you could have 3+5=8 or 5+3=8. These are the numbers to be concerned with. Need to know which number you're talking about to give you a better answer. Your best bet is to ask the Doctor.
5 :
It sounds like you're talking about your PSA level. An increased PSA can indicate that there could be some prostate cancer present. Patients with advanced or metastatic prostate cancer often have PSA levels of 100+. The normal PSA level is 0 but it can rise to up 4 with infection or other minor issues. A PSA of 0.8 is good and would not normally initiate further investigations. If you have prostate cancer already and have had treatment then 0.8 is still nothing to worry about.

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