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 ...
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 ...
An increase of more than 0.75 ng/mL has also been considered as a cutoff to begin a more thorough workup. However, the PSA level normally goes up and down over time, and a single elevated measurement ...
Our community has shared frustration over NHS barriers to prostate cancer screening, welcoming David Cameron’s call for ...
For decades, a simple PSA test has been a man's best protection against prostate cancer. But the “best” approach may be doing more harm than good. As of earlier this week, the U.S. Preventive Services ...