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 ...

The NHS will not be automatically inviting all men above a certain age to check for prostate cancer, unlike the approach for some other cancers. The UK National Screening Committee has suggested that ...

It’s important to follow guidance on prostate-specific antigen screening that maximizes benefits and minimizes potential harms such as overdiagnosis and overtreatment.

To check for possible prostate cancer, physicians most often use prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and digital rectal exams (DREs). For a firm diagnosis, they use core needle biopsies. This page ...

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among men in England, with cases surging by 25 per cent between 2019 and 2023, according to NHS data. It’s also the second-deadliest form of the ...

Last month, former President Joe Biden announced that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The news sparked a larger conversation about what exactly the best practices are ...

While many people are familiar with mammograms and smear tests, prostate screening is talked about far less. Ahead of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in March, Mr Wissam Abou-Chedid, consultant ...

A prostate cancer committee has been accused of exaggerating the risks of screening. Advisers to Wes Streeting, the Health ...

The study's testing accurately identified prostate cancer 91% of the time and accurately ruled out men without prostate cancer 84% of the time. A urine-based biomarker panel may be a promising, ...

Sometimes waiting for symptoms to appear may be too late when it comes to detecting cancer. Dr Vass shares tests that can help with early detection.

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 ...