Fingerprick PSA Test is 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
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Should I Get a PSA Test?
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
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?
“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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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?
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
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)
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?
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?
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
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?
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?
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
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?
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