Reports that a simple blood test may soon help prostate cancer patients decide if surgery will help them. The new test, described in the June 1994 issue of the journal 'Urology,' is the first application of molecular technology to assess the spread of cancer. Details of the test called ...
Two years later, blood test showed his PSA shot up to 12 and then a month later it increased to 16. Another biopsy was done. Two doctors gave two conflicting advice. One doctor said it was malignant. Not satisfied LT consulted another doctor who said it was just a chronic infection! The...
Many urologists recommend taking a bit of time and having 2 or more PSA readings before moving forward with a biopsy. Also talk to your Doctor about doing more than just the standard PSA test, for example, testing for ‘Free PSA’ which can support the standard total PSA test. If the st...
The best combination of Nature & Science! The PSA test measures blood levels of a protein made in the cells of the prostate. Normal PSA readings range from below 4 ng/ml to above 10. Elevated PSA levels between 4 and 10 are considered borderline high, and high PSA level above 10 is a...
In addition to the DRE, a simple blood test can be performed called aProstate Specific Antigen test. The PSA is a specific protein found only in the prostate, and if the levels are up, it means there’s something going on. Don’t panic; it could be something as simple as a prostate...
I'v e stopped taking my Hi BP meds until the readings go up to normal levels do you agree? my last PSA test was 2.1 so pretty low but I still go to the bathroom approx. 5x a night and just dribble but rather do that then have another "ream-job". Thanx for any additional info ...
PSA readings in the study are validated in a central laboratory to exclude inter-site variations. The results found a Spearman’s agreement of 0.95 between study sites (Bancroft et al, 2014). Statistical considerations PSA velocity (PSAV) has been used as a marker to inform decisions about bi...
Temperature readings from the warmth of our panniers came to -15C, but it was -30C outside during the daytime. The expedition had definitely taken on a survival aspect, and it was all about pushing through to the Grail. How cold is it?! Our first climb was to Akbaital Pass (4655m)...
There is a blood test to detect the presence and amount of a substance called prostate specific antigen, (PSA) which is used to calculate the probability of the presence of cancer within the prostate. However, its use as a screening tool is controversial, and its reliability as a diagnostic...
We have discovered that serum PSA subfractions can be correlated with the presence of breast cancers in females. This allows for a new non-invasive method for the diagnosis of breast cancer which comprises a simple blood test to determine serum PSA subfractions for quantitation and evaluation. ...