PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a substance naturally produced in prostate tissue. A small amount of PSA regularly sneaks into the bloodstream, and low blood concentration is considered ...
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men around the world. It develops in the prostate, a small gland ...
One in eight men in the US will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and one in 44 will die from it.Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images “You will feel a little pressure.” My doctor had instructed me to ...
Anyone discouraged by the continued absence of a prostate cancer screening programme, the difficulties in getting a clear diagnosis and the limited treatment options if you do, should spend an hour ...
Dr. Dre would be the perfect pitchman for prostate cancer awareness efforts. The rap mogul shares an acronym for an important aspect of prostate cancer probes. Digital rectal examination (DRE) ...
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and when many men choose to get check-ups. Though the month is nearly over, UAMS is reminding Arkansans that vigilance in getting prostate cancer ...
Former President Biden recently revealed he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The news may have provoked concern in men with an enlarged prostate. But Dr. Pat ...
HENRY H. WASHINGTON III, PHD, was in the U.S. Army for 25 years before he retired. But as it turned out, his transition from military service to civilian life came with prostate cancer.
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 ...