Learn what a PSA test is, plus the limitations and potential harms of the test when used to screen for prostate cancer.

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 about …

A protein made by the prostate gland and found in the blood. PSA blood levels may be higher than normal in men who have prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or infection or …

Dec 20, 2024 · PSA is a substance made by the prostate that may be found in higher than normal amounts in the blood of men who have prostate cancer. PSA levels may also be high in men who …

Dec 10, 2024 · A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a test that measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA is a substance made mostly by the prostate that may be found in an increased amount in …

Oct 20, 2023 · Prostate cancer prevention approaches include avoiding risk factors when possible, increasing protective factors, and chemoprevention. Learn more about prostate cancer prevention in …

This fact sheet describes hormone therapy and its role in treating prostate cancer. Learn about the types of hormone therapy, how they are used, and possible side effects.

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 February 24, 2011, in the …

Benign prostatic hypertrophy does not increase a person’s risk of developing prostate cancer. However, if not treated, it can lead to a weak bladder, urinary retention, urinary tract infections, bladder stones, …

Apr 29, 2024 · Researchers funded by NCI have developed and validated a new prostate cancer urinary biomarker test that can help differentiate who should proceed for biopsy after an elevated prostate …