Avoid panic, self-medication, or conclusions based on internet searches

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 ...
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Blood Testing for Prostate Cancer

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, ...
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Do I have prostate cancer? Why a simple PSA blood test alone won't give you the answer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech ...
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The pros and cons of PSA tests for prostate cancer for midlife and older men

News that former President Joseph Biden has advanced prostate cancer has revived long-standing questions about the benefits versus the harms of a blood test that screens for the most commonly ...
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Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis highlights importance of PSA screenings

ROSEVILLE, California — President Joe Biden's recent prostate cancer diagnosis is raising new questions about the disease and the value of screenings for men. Dr. David Yee, director of Urology and ...
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Biden last had a PSA blood test in 2014, following medical guidelines

WASHINGTON -- A representative for former President Joe Biden said he last took a prostate-specific antigen blood test, commonly used to screen for prostate cancer, in 2014. Although the exact date of ...