BPH and PSA

Have had BPH for 10 yrs, since about age 44. PSA has always been
between 1 and 1.9. Started on flomax 6 months ago. PSA last week was
5.4. Waiting to talk to uro.

How common is slightly raised PSA when one has BPH? Wondering if he
will do a biopsy. Hx of protate ca maternal uncle.
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