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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - NCI - National Cancer Institute Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by normal, as well as malignant, cells of the prostate gland Both prostate cancer and several benign conditions (particularly benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, and prostatitis) can cause PSA levels in the blood to rise The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood This test is used in several different ways: to monitor the
Understanding Prostate Changes - NCI - National Cancer Institute 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 prostate cancer screening tests (DRE, PSA)
Prueba del antígeno prostático específico (PSA) The single-parameter, structure-based IsoPSA assay demonstrates improved diagnostic accuracy for detection of any prostate cancer and high-grade prostate cancer compared to a concentration-based assay of total prostate-specific antigen: A preliminary report
Prostate Cancer Treatment - NCI Prostate cancer treatment can include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care Learn more about treatment options for prostate cancer in this expert-reviewed summary
Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®) - NCI Prostate cancer screening with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test or digital rectal exams has not been shown to reduce prostate cancer deaths Get detailed information about prostate cancer screening, including potential benefits and harms, in this summary for clinicians
PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen) Lab Value | EOD Data SEER*RSA Description PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland and is elevated in patients with prostate cancer This data item pertains to PSA lab value Serum PSA is the most sensitive tumor marker for monitoring individuals with prostate cancer, including progression of disease and response to therapy
Definition of PSA - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms 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 inflammation of the prostate gland
Prostate Cancer Screening Results from PLCO - NCI Learn the results of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial, a large-scale clinical trial to determine whether certain cancer screening tests can help reduce deaths from prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancer
Tumor Markers - SEER Training After radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy, rising levels of PSA indicate residual disease or recurrence 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 varies depending on the patient's age
PSA Velocity Does Not Improve Prostate Cancer Detection 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 Journal of the National Cancer Institute