To check for possible prostate cancer, physicians most often use prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and digital rectal exams (DREs). For a firm diagnosis, they use core needle biopsies. This page ...

In a previous study, the researchers showed that PSA scores can impact both doctor and patient behavior, leading to biopsy ...

Genetic screening for prostate cancer can help identify inherited risks early, guide treatment decisions, and protect your family’s health. At Fred Hutch Cancer Center, we offer expert genetic ...

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 ...

Investigators designed and externally validated a prostate cancer death prediction model for risk stratification of men at the point of PSA screening.

Cancer charity highlights apparent ‘postcode lottery’ of testing and diagnoses across different regions seen in study ...

Decision making is evidence based and must be shielded from lobbying The NHS draft recommendation against routine prostate ...

A three-year clinical trial seeks to find out if a simple blood test can detect cancer in senior citizens. The post Can a ...

Dr. Brawley answers the question: 'Reasons To Not Test For Prostate Cancer?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Are there any arguments against screening for prostate cancer? Answer: Screening for prostate ...