Treatment after Prostate Cancer: Prostatectomy & PSA

If a man has had surgery to remove the prostate (prostatectomy) PSA should be undetectable. If the man has had radiation or cryosurgery treatment, he will probably still have some viable prostate tissue left. So it may be normal for these men to have PSA in the blood. But the amount of PSA should be fairly low and the amount should be stable from test to test.

If a man has…

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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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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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DRE Digital Rectal Exams in detection of Prostate Cancer (PSA)

Digital Rectal Exams | PSA | Prostate Cancer

Part 1

Because a part of the prostate gland can be felt through the rectum, an experienced doctor can do a digital rectal exam (DRE) and determine if there is any unusual growth or abnormality. A normal prostate is fairly soft and uniform. If there is prostate cancer present, depending on the stage and location, it may be hard (indurated) with lumps and nodules. If…

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