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 ...

are aged 50 and over and have asked your GP for a test Doctors also check your PSA level as you go through prostate cancer treatment. It can help them see how well treatment is working. Prostate ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. PSA and Testosterone: Are They Linked? Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is ...

The understanding of prostate cancer has significantly evolved in the past 15 years. Therefore, many people — including primary care providers — may not be aware of the current guidelines for prostate ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The death of OJ Simpson from prostate cancer has men’s health specialists reminding everyone of the importance of early detection. A common blood test can help determine risk. A ...

Medicare covers one annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for people with prostates if they meet the eligibility guidelines and the test is medically necessary. Medicare typically covers one ...

The prostate health index (PHI) is a blood test that more accurately assesses the risk of prostate cancer than a traditional PSA test. The PHI combines three different PSA tests to create one risk ...

A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that measures a protein released in the blood by prostate cells. Both normal and cancerous prostate cells release the protein. Most of the time, ...

For decades, it has been known that prostate specific antigen ‒ or PSA ‒ tests are a flawed way to diagnose prostate cancer. Many men have a high PSA without having cancer. Others have low PSA that ...