PSA testing is a key tool in detecting prostate issues early, but interpreting results requires context. Levels can rise from cancer or other benign conditions, so follow-up tests are often needed.
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 ...
Radical prostatectomy (RP) patients who have a preoperative PSA velocity greater than 0.4 ng/mL per year are 50% less likely to have insignificant disease compared with patients with lower PSA ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 53-year-old healthy male, and I always request to check my PSA levels each year. My 57-year-old brother's new doctor denied his request for a routine PSA check on their initial ...
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 ...
In real-world patients with mHSPC, a PSA cutoff of 0.2 ng/mL after 6 to 12 months of intensified hormone therapy predicts survival outcomes. An absolute PSA level of 0.2 ng/mL or more at 6 to 12 ...