PSA levels can be elevated for reasons other than cancer, such as an enlarged or inflamed prostate. False positive and false negative PSA test results are possible. The American Cancer Society does ...
To check for possible prostate cancer, physicians most often use prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and digital rectal exams (DREs). For a firm diagnosis, they use core needle biopsies. This page ...
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)-an alliance of leading cancer centers-has published a new book explaining ...
While many people are familiar with mammograms and smear tests, prostate screening is talked about far less. Ahead of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in March, Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid, consultant ...
WASHINGTON D.C. (WPVI) -- The Preventive Services Task Force is changing recommendations that can affect millions of middle-aged men. Five years ago, it opposed routine screening for prostate cancer, ...
Patrick Shannon of Kenhorst was relishing a new phase of life — retirement from his careers in construction and security — when his primary care doctor called with unexpected news. Shannon’s recent ...
The UK's National Screening Committee has recommended that only a very small group of men at high risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease. There is currently no screening programme ...
Editor's note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine.When I learned that ...
Dr. Ash Tewari launched a testing facility on wheels that’s screened more than 10,000 men for prostate cancer. His goal? One ...