Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers that occur in men. While it can be life-threatening, the disease is treatable, and the earlier it is detected, the better the treatment outcome.

The PSA test is a blood test that detects the level of a protein called prostate specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. PSA is a protein produced by both normal and cancerous prostate cells and it is ...

Refresh your knowledge of what healthcare professionals can do to support the timely recognition and referral of people with suspected prostate cancer. The PSA test is a blood test that measures the ...

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing may not accurately pinpoint levels at which transgender women on estrogen therapy may be at risk of developing prostate cancer, according to data from the ...

The prostate is a small gland in the male reproductive system that helps produce semen and surrounds the urethra. Prostate health is measured by a combination of tests and examinations, which include ...

Hormonal therapies are effective for recurrent and advanced prostate cancer, with PSA levels crucial for risk stratification. Combination hormone therapy is advised for metastatic prostate cancer, ...

While a PSA of 12.9 ng/ml does raise concern, it does not automatically mean cancer, noted Dr Saraf. “The risk depends on age ...

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 ...

“PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. The downside is that the PSA test turns up very few cases of cancer and huge numbers of men are subjected to MRI scans and biopsies, as well as the worry ...

Fears have been raised over the accuracy and reliability of DIY blood tests for prostate cancer. The rapid finger-prick tests, available online and at high street pharmacies for about £14.99, were ...