Elevated PSA levels may sound alarming because it is used to screen for prostate cancer, but Dr Prakash suggests that it may ...

Fear of discomfort and unnecessary treatment often deters patients from prostate cancer screening, despite the benefits of early detection. Prostate cancer can be asymptomatic, making early detection ...

The understanding of prostate cancer has significantly evolved in the past 15 years. However, many people—including primary care providers—may not be aware of the current guidelines for prostate ...

Male reproductive health experts have cautioned men against relying solely on Prostate-Specific Antigen tests to detect prostate cancer, stressing that the blood test, though helpful, could sometimes ...

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 ...

A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that measures a protein released in the blood by prostate cells. Both normal and cancerous prostate cells release the protein. Most of the time, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year old male in good health who exercises regularly, doesn’t take any medications, and doesn’t have a family history of prostate cancer. During my most recent yearly ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 68-year-old male in good health who exercises regularly, doesn't take any medications, and doesn't have a family history of prostate cancer. During my most recent yearly ...

Junkins, who specializes in internal medicine, diligently monitored his health, including annual prostate-specific antigen checks, which consistently came back normal. “I’ve checked my PSAs and all my ...