The American Cancer Society recommends that Black men discuss screening with their health care provider at age 45; the Prostate Cancer Foundation recommends prostate-specific antigen testing beginning ...
Recent studies have provided valuable insight into patients' viewpoints on being screened for, and diagnosed with, prostate cancer. Data collected by semistructured interview with 35 men who had ...
Men who avoided prostate cancer screening appointments were significantly more likely to die from the disease, according to ...
In his presentation, "Seven Myths About PSA and Prostate Cancer Screening," Dr. Vickers sought to raise awareness about the best way to use the PSA test. Here, we recap those myths.
At-home tests for men worried about prostate cancer can give inconsistent and inaccurate results, BBC News has found. The tests, which resemble a Covid lateral flow strip, turn positive if a high ...
Those above the age of 50 years and with a family history are at higher risk of dying from the disease if not monitored ...
After surgical removal of the prostate to treat prostate cancer, clinicians monitor Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels.
Men who consistently avoid prostate cancer screening appointments face a disproportionately higher risk of dying from the disease, finds research identifying a new high-risk group. An analysis ...
Using absolute prostate-specific antigen (PSA) thresholds to make decisions about diagnostic testing and biopsies remains controversial (Journal Watch Top Story Dec 31 2004), but PSA velocity (the ...