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 ...
One in eight men in the US will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and one in 44 will die from it.Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images “You will feel a little pressure.” My doctor had instructed me to ...
Dr. Dre would be the perfect pitchman for prostate cancer awareness efforts. The rap mogul shares an acronym for an important aspect of prostate cancer probes. Digital rectal examination (DRE) ...
A father-of-three has advised men not to put off routine check-ups after his own doctor's visit revealed he had stage three prostate cancer. Documentary maker Neil Maggs, 50, told BBC Radio Bristol ...
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 ...
Mical Roy is an Austin-based senior manager in public affairs, a prostate cancer survivor, and a content writer. He's also the co-founder of the Pink and Blue Affair, an annual event in Bastrop County ...
“Prostate cancer is not just an older man's problem,” says Eric Morrow, now 54 Wendy Grossman Kantor is an award-winning journalist who has contributed to PEOPLE for over 20 years. She reports on ...
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 ...