Prostate cancer and Dr. bedside manner

Got a couple questions. Saw urlogist for ED issue. My blood test showed high (not sure of number) PSA he had we do another blood test. that was higher than one before (again not sure of number) As first visit he starts talking about cancer. I am 52 years old with no issues that tell me I have health problems or symptoms. He never says anything about any other options or reasons. i did some research and found that if i had ejaculated within 48 hours of blood test that can elevate my PSA. I dont recall but might have had sex both nights before morning test. My two questions..

What are other possible reasons for high PSA other than cancer and which are the most common?

Should Doctor have talked about the other possible reason rather than leave me and my family worried about a shortened lifetime on my part?

[runnerdavid]

Hello Larry, you need to know your PSA numbers and any you may have had in previous years to track the elevations.  The PSA cannot tell you it is cancer, the only way for to tell is by a biopsy.  There are other medical reasons for an elevated PSA other than cancer, like an enlarged prostate and Inflammation.    I myself have gone through quite a bit of testing, and yes it can scare you quite a bit. Hang in there and here is a resource to find informaton, www.pcf.org      This is the prostate cancer foundation, here you will find out quite a lot of information regarding PSA and conditions which can cause an elevation.   Take care...  Frank

[larry2011]

Ok great but to ease mine and my family's mind how often is a high PSA something other than cancer?

[Londres70]

Other conditions can raise a PSA level, i.e. infection, Prostatitis, BPH.  I never heard or read anything about the ejaculation reason.  Sure, he should have discussed other possibilities for an elevated PSA.  

He definitely should be further investigating the situation.  What exactly is he doing for you?