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If you have ever had your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels checked, you know the typical drill. A nurse or technician takes a blood sample from … Read more
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If you have ever had your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels checked, you know the typical drill. A nurse or technician takes a blood sample from … Read more
What is PSA? PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. It is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland. This antigen helps keep the semen … Read more
Some men are asking what’s wrong with the PSA test since there has been controversy over its accuracy and reliability. Experts argue that the PSA … Read more
“Is low PSA good for you?” is a question you might ask yourself if you have recently gotten or are thinking about getting a PSA … Read more
Problems with the PSA test have been causing controversy due to the many false positive or false negative results of the blood test. In cases … Read more
A new prostate cancer screening test known as IsoPSA could reduce the number of prostate biopsies that are performed by 50 percent and thus save … Read more
In May of 2012, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (PSTF) triggered a firestorm of debate by recommending against routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing as … Read more
One of the most frustrating situations for men who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer is worrying the disease will return. A new test developed … Read more
One goal of prostate cancer research is to develop tests that allow early detection of the disease and a means to determine if and when … Read more
A supplement consisting of a synthetic version of genistein, an isoflavone found in soybeans, reduced prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with early prostate cancer … Read more
A screening test to check PSA levels is a commonly used tool in prostate cancer detection, although it is by no means conclusive. The use … Read more
Men are often told that while the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is not perfect nor specific for detecting prostate cancer, it’s the best test available. … Read more
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) can be an early warning sign that something is not quite right with the prostate, but it also may have … Read more
Some experts argue that the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test is not that reliable because it can give false positive (indicating cancer that is not there) … Read more
The recent and ongoing controversy concerning the standard PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test and its less than desirable accuracy in detecting prostate cancer and resulting in … Read more
What not to do before a PSA test includes a list of things to avoid doing before a PSA test because they can affect your results. … Read more
Currently, men who experience a rapidly rising PSA (prostate specific antigen) level are referred for a prostate biopsy even when they have no other indications … Read more
At what point does a healthy man’s prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level indicate he may be at risk for prostate cancer? What constitutes a high PSA? … Read more
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test can be stressful for some men. The results of the test can indicate whether you might need to undergo further … Read more
Men typically associate PSA (prostate-specific antigen) with prostate cancer and a high PSA with a greater risk of developing the disease. However, does a high … Read more