A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that measures a protein released in the blood by prostate cells. Both normal and cancerous prostate cells release the protein. Most of the time, ...

ATLANTA - Each year, millions of American men get a blood test known as a PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, test as part of their yearly checkup. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland. If a ...

After surgical removal of the prostate to treat prostate cancer, clinicians monitor prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers that occur in men. While it can be life-threatening, the disease is treatable, and the earlier it is detected, the better the treatment outcome.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - On average, men's levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) decrease as their body mass index (BMI) rises, a new study shows. PSA is a marker for prostate cancer risk when ...

Hormone therapy initiation depends on disease extent; some agents avoid testosterone flare, allowing ADT without Casodex in certain cases. Active surveillance is increasingly chosen for favorable ...

Share on Pinterest UCLA researchers recently found that PSA levels after prostate cancer treatment may not be the best indicator of survival. andresr/Getty Images A new study from UCLA researchers ...

Credit: Getty Images Findings have implications for counseling patients treated with radiation therapy plus ADT in routine clinical practice. PSA levels of 0.1 ng/mL or higher within 6 months of ...

Hormonal therapies are effective for recurrent and advanced prostate cancer, with PSA levels crucial for risk stratification. Combination hormone therapy is advised for metastatic prostate cancer, ...

PSA concentrations are higher in men who engage in more sedentary behavior and lower levels of light physical activity, a study found. In an analysis of data from the 2003-2004 or 2005-2006 National ...