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 ...

It’s important to follow guidance on prostate-specific antigen screening that maximizes benefits and minimizes potential harms such as overdiagnosis and overtreatment.

Learn the key warning signs of prostate cancer that men often overlook. Early awareness can make all the difference.

The UK's National Screening Committee has recommended that only a very small group of men at high risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease. There is currently no screening programme ...

Effective cancer screening protocols can dramatically alter outcomes for patients. Prostate cancer, for example, has been one of the most common cancers among men in the United States for decades. In ...

A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a way to check for signs of prostate cancer. For this exam a physician inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to: Feel your prostate gland Assess the ...

There have been renewed calls for the introduction of a national screening programme for prostate cancer in the UK. Former British prime minister Rishi Sunak, actors and sportspeople have joined a ...

Investigators sought to determine the effect of “Smart PSA” guidelines on screening behavior and biopsy outcomes among Black men.

A Minnesota non-profit hopes a free screening event this weekend can help with the early detection of prostate ...

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 ...