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9 Dos and Don'ts Before a PSA Test

Ensure accurate PSA test results with these 9 tips. Learn what to do before a PSA test to improve reliability, including managing medications, exercise, and more.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most older men with prostate cancer found by prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and biopsies opted for treatment in a new study - even if signs pointed to their disease ...
New York, N.Y., May 28, 2003 – A PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test is part of routine prostate cancer screening for most men over 50. If the test result shows a moderately elevated PSA level, ...
ATLANTA - Each year, millions of American men get a blood test known as a PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, test as part of their yearly checkup. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland. If a ...
Q: If my doctor won’t order a PSA or other screening test, can I pay for it myself? We are always told about the importance of early detection. So why aren’t screening tests recommended for seniors? I ...
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 ...
A new and simple blood test has been found to efficiently and accurately detect the presence of aggressive prostate cancer, according to new research. A new and simple blood test has been found to ...