In conclusion, a relatively high frequency of ROBO2 variants (5.1%) was found in familial cases; however, functional studies and validation in other cohorts are warranted.doi:10.1016/S0022-5347(08)61769-3Cronin, AngelVickers, AndrewElsevier Inc.Journal of Urology
A PSA test measures nanograms of PSA per milliliter (ng/mL) of blood. But if you have no symptoms, the usual guidelines for total PSA levels are: Safe. Zero to 2.0 ng/mL. Your chance of prostate cancer is very low. Checking your free PSA level may be unneeded. Safe for most. Bel...
Care guide for Prostate Cancer. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Since both BPH and prostate cancer lead to increasing levels of PSA, there are concerns PSA screening leads to overdiagnosis and overtreatment. That, in turn, has prompted disagreement among medical professionals about its overall benefits.
Research shows that hormone therapy for prostate cancer may lead to problems with short-term memory, language, thinking, and concentration. But these problems are usually mild. Researchers are still studying the effect of hormone therapy on the brain. When you stop taking hormone therapy, emotional...
Testosterone therapy after diagnosis of prostate cancer The growing number of men who appear to be cured from PCa after definitive therapy has created pressure to consider TTh in those men who are symptomatic for T deficiency. Although this has been a long-standing taboo, clinical experience with...
The PSA test, or Prostate Specific Antigen testing, is a test that we use to help screen for prostate cancer. This particular protein is found in prostate cells and it is increased in men who have prostate cancer. Unfortunately, there are some deficienci
Initial tests that may be done to rule out and look for signs of prostate cancer are: A blood test (PSA testing) A blood test is used to check levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. This is called PSA testing and can be done via a traditional blood draw from the ...
PSA levels are used to detect prostate cancer and monitor the progression of the disease. Learn about test uses, results, and accuracy. Symptoms of Serious Diseases and Health Problems Learn how to recognize early warning signs and symptoms of serious diseases and health problems, for example, ...
help screen for prostate cancer. Typically, a PSA level above 4 on lab results is flagged as “abnormal,” prompting further evaluation. However, even PSA numbers below 4 can be concerning if they’re rapidly increasing. That’s why PSA tests are done annually: to monitor trends over time....