
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - NCI
Jan 31, 2025 · Is the PSA test recommended for prostate cancer screening? The PSA test is not recommended for routine prostate cancer screening in the general population. It was used for …
Understanding Prostate Changes - NCI - National Cancer Institute
May 8, 2024 · Learn about prostate changes and symptoms that are not cancer, plus risk factors and treatment for prostatitis, enlarged prostate (BPH), prostate cancer. Talk with your doctor …
PSA Velocity Does Not Improve Prostate Cancer Detection
Feb 24, 2011 · A rapid increase in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels is not grounds for automatically recommending a prostate biopsy, according to a study published online …
Prostate Cancer Treatment - NCI
Dec 20, 2024 · The PSA level is at least 10 but lower than 20 and the Grade Group is 1; or is found in more than one-half of one side of the prostate or in both sides of the prostate.
Prostate Cancer Screening Results from PLCO - NCI
It is normal for men to have low levels of PSA in their blood; however, prostate cancer or benign (not cancerous) conditions can increase PSA levels. As men age, both benign prostate …
Prueba del antígeno prostático específico (PSA)
¿Qué es un resultado normal en la prueba del PSA? No hay un solo límite que distinga entre un resultado normal y un resultado anormal del PSA. Esto se debe en parte a que no hay una …
Prostate Cancer Screening | Cancer Trends Progress Report
We track prostate cancer screening rates in the U.S. using a large, national, in-person survey in which male respondents were asked whether they had ever had a PSA test and, if so, the time …
Tumor Markers - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Tumor markers have traditionally been proteins or other substances that are made at higher amounts by cancer cells than normal cells. These can be found in the blood, urine, stool, …
Tumor Markers - SEER Training
Acid phosphatase levels are elevated in 85% of cases with skeletal metastases, 60% of untreated cases, and 20% of localized cases. Usually ordered as a separate laboratory test. It may also …
Tumor Markers - SEER Training
Note: test results may be affected by recent prostatic massage or palpation; PSA level should be assayed before digital rectal examination. Normal range: 0 - 4.0 ng/ml. Normal range also …