A man whose father, brother, or son has had prostate cancer has a higher-than-average risk of prostate cancer.
2020
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The chance of having prostate cancer goes up as the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level goes up. Most men without prostate cancer have PSA levels under 4 ng/mL of blood.
2019
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Men with a PSA level between 4 and 10 have about a 1 in 4 chance of having prostate cancer; over 50% chance if the PSA level is more than 10.
2018
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A number of factors other than prostate cancer can also raise PSA levels, including: enlarged prostate,
older age, prostatitis, riding a bicycle, certain medicines.
2017
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Avoiding cancer risk factors may help prevent certain cancers. Risk factors include smoking, being overweight, and not getting enough exercise.
