As PSA testing recommendations change and the debate surrounding testing continues, people with a high-risk of prostate cancer and their families need to stay informed. John Salata says he is grateful ...
THIS YEAR, IT’S estimated that nearly 300,000 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed. While there’s no single test to detect prostate cancer, doctors commonly use the prostate-specific antigen ...
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9 Dos and Don'ts Before a PSA Test

Ensure accurate PSA test results with these 9 tips. Learn what to do before a PSA test to improve reliability, including managing medications, exercise, and more.
ATLANTA - Each year, millions of American men get a blood test known as a PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, test as part of their yearly checkup. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland. If a ...
Share on Pinterest UCLA researchers recently found that PSA levels after prostate cancer treatment may not be the best indicator of survival. andresr/Getty Images A new study from UCLA researchers ...
Obese white men are about half as likely as normal-weight white men to have a total PSA level of 4 ng/mL or higher, a commonly used criterion for recommending a prostate biopsy, according to ...
Hormonal therapies are effective for recurrent and advanced prostate cancer, with PSA levels crucial for risk stratification. Combination hormone therapy is advised for metastatic prostate cancer, ...
A UCLA-led study found treatments that reduce the risk of being diagnosed with a cancer recurrence based on rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels after radiotherapy, commonly referred to as ...
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9 Foods That May Affect PSA Level

P rostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein made by the prostate gland. A high PSA level could be a sign of an enlarged prostate, inflammation called prostatitis, or prostate cancer. The PSA test ...