Psa levels chart, Psa test results chart & Psa results interpretation

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The purpose of this video is to guide you through the stages of the disease, describe factors that affect prognosis, and discuss various treatments that may be appropriate for you. We don’t endorse or recommend one course of treatment over another, but rather provide this information to help you understand your options before you consult with your…

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PSA Test Result Interpretation (PSA Levels reading)

There are a few things to consider before getting your PSA test results interpretation. Here are the most important things to know:

False Positive and False Negative PSA

PSA is indeed a great biomarker for any kind of cancer, but it is not perfect. There are other reasons why prostate PSA test results may be high and in these cases it gives a false indication of cancer; just as there are causes…

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PSA Test (PSA Levels): Prostate specific antigen

When a man complains of prostate health symptoms, the first procedure that should be done is a DRE (Digital Rectal Exam). And only if the DRE indicates possible presence of BPH/Prostate Cancer will a PSA test be done.

After you have filled out the many forms and paperwork, a blood sample will be drawn for a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test. The doctor may also ask that a prostate acid phosphatase (PAP)…

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Prostate Biopsy- Is it a Perfect Procedure?

Joseph C. Presti Jr. says in “Prostate Cancer: Principles and Practice” (page 23):

“…needle biopsy of the prostate represents a sampling of the gland, and accurate prediction of tumor grade within the prostate may be hindered by sampling error. In general, in several series correlating tumor grade on the biopsy with the grade of tumor in the radical prostatectomy specimen, needle biopsies exactly correlate with the prostatectomy in 31% to 59% of…

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The Prostate Biopsy

The prostate biopsy is an important part of the diagnosis process of cancer, and this is because an accurate and early estimation of tumor grade significantly helps prostate cancer patients in their management of prostate disorders.

There are many kinds of biopsies: lung, breast, liver etc. and of course, prostate biopsies.

The etimology of this word sais it all: Biopsy= bios (greek- life) + opsis (greek- view).

So it’s a “slice” of a living organ[ism] which…

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Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)- Prostate Rectal Exams

DRE – How to perform a Digital Rectal Exam

Part 2

The DRE remains a cornerstone in the diagnosis of prostate cancer, owing to its ease, lack of cost, low risk, and contribution to detection of cancer in men with normal PSA levels. With its low position in the pelvis, below the bladder neck, the anatomic position of the prostate allows palpation of the posterior wall by the finger placed per rectum. The…

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