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PSA velocity

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Definition

A measurement of how fast PSA levels in the blood increase over time. A high PSA velocity may be a sign of prostate cancer and may help find fast-growing prostate cancers.

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Title: National Cancer Institute
NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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