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Fingerprick PSA Test is New, Quick and Easy

April 20, 2020May 20, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
Fingerprick test for PSA, new, quick and easy

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

Should I Get a PSA Test?

May 24, 2020April 22, 2019 by James Reacher
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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

What’s Wrong with the PSA Test

April 20, 2020April 20, 2019 by James Reacher
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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 A Low PSA Score Good?

April 20, 2020April 15, 2019 by James Reacher
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“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

What are Some of the Problems with the PSA Test?

April 20, 2020April 11, 2019 by James Reacher
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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

New Prostate Cancer Screening Test Could Reduce Biopsies

April 20, 2020April 9, 2019 by James Reacher
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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

PSA Testing Guidelines Raise Questions Over Benefits

April 20, 2020April 3, 2019 by Dr. James Occhiogrosso

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

New Test May Detect Prostate Cancer Recurrence Early

April 20, 2020April 1, 2019 by James Reacher
New test may detect prostate cancer recurrence early

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

New DNA Test Could Replace PSA for Prostate Cancer Screening

April 20, 2020April 1, 2019 by James Reacher
New test could replace PSA for prostate cancer screening Detecting cancer in large prostate glands

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

Does Soy Reduce PSA Levels?

April 20, 2020March 25, 2019 by James Reacher
does soy reduce PSA levels

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

How Are PSA Levels Tested?

April 20, 2020March 23, 2019 by James Reacher
Should I get a PSA test for prostate cancer screening How are PSA levels tested

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

New PSA Test (Prostate Health Index) Approved by FDA

April 20, 2020March 13, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
New PSA test, Prostate Health Index, approved by FDA

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

10 Things That Lower PSA Levels (And Some Things That Increase It)

May 24, 2020March 4, 2019 by James Reacher
Lycopene benefits for black men in prostate cancer prevention

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

Does The PSA Test Work?

April 20, 2020March 1, 2019 by Deborah Mitchell
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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

What is ProstateCheck for PSA Testing?

April 20, 2020February 26, 2019 by James Reacher
Xofigo compared to Provenge ProstateCheck an alternative to standard PSA testing

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

April 20, 2020February 17, 2019 by James Reacher
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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

Does a Rapidly Rising PSA Lead to Prostate Biopsy?

April 20, 2020February 14, 2019 by James Reacher
Can Chronic Prostatitis Cause Colorectal Cancer? rapidly rising PSA

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

Is a High PSA Level a Risk for Prostate Cancer?

April 20, 2020February 9, 2019 by James Reacher
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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

Things to Avoid Before a PSA Test

April 20, 2020January 24, 2019 by James Reacher
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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

Does A High PSA Mean Prostate Cancer?

April 20, 2020January 24, 2019 by James Reacher
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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

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