ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) _ A common blood-scanning test for prostate cancer, an annual medical ritual for millions of older men, can safely be done less frequently for the majority who have low readings, a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year old male in good health who exercises regularly, doesn’t take any medications, and doesn’t have a family history of prostate cancer. During my most recent yearly ...

The understanding of prostate cancer has significantly evolved in the past 15 years. Therefore, many people — including primary care providers — may not be aware of the current guidelines for prostate ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. When I learned that ...

Two big studies last year suggested prostate cancer screening doesn’t necessarily save lives, and any benefits can come at a high price. The widely used PSA test often spots cancers too slow-growing ...

News that former President Joseph Biden has advanced prostate cancer has revived long-standing questions about the benefits versus the harms of a blood test that screens for the most commonly ...

As a health educator, Jesse Bennett was familiar with lab readings. All of his professional life, he has known the importance of annual blood screenings to check the health of his heart, lungs and ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a term you’ll probably become familiar with once you start getting screened regularly for prostate cancer ...

“Clear is the new clever” is an oft-repeated piece of marketing wisdom, and few campaigns explain what they are about as clearly as Cleveland Diagnostics’ PSA on PSA does with its name—it’s short for ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A urine test can help doctors better spot prostate cancer than either the current blood test or a rectal exam alone, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. They said Gen-Probe's ...