The amount of free PSA is lower in men who have prostate cancer. That’s the opposite of total PSA, high levels of which can be a sign of cancer. In two men with identical levels of total PSA, the one who has a lower amount of free PSA is more likely to have cancer. One study...
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common condition, especially in older men. There are a lot of treatments for it, from lifestyle changes to medication and surgery. Your doctor can help you choose the best care based on your age, health, and how BPH affects you. BPH Causes Doctors aren't...
This causes vertigo, or a sensation of spinning, and may cause the person to fall or stumble. It also may be associated with vomiting. While kids try to provoke these symptoms in play, they can be debilitating for an adult. Inflammation: In patients with vertigo, inflammation of the fluid...
However, most doctors consider PSA levels of 4.0 ng/ml as high and would often recommend a prostate biopsy. One study shows that men with this level of PSA often have prostate cancer. Low PSA levels also don’t always mean that you don’t have prostate cancer. Studies show that some...
It causes stress in your own mind and body as well as in your relationships with friends and family. Cancer treatments can make it hard to do the things you’ve always done as a human being, a parent, or an employee. There’s nothing in your daily existence that cancer doesn’t touch...
Prostate cancer and PSA testing. How much do men think they know? What do they know?O'Connell, D LCarmichael, L KSmith, D PGattellari, MChambers, S KC, P PinnockSlevin, TWard, J E
Overexposure to sunlight – ultraviolet radiation from the sun, sunlamps and tanning booths causes early aging of the skin and susceptibility to skin cancer. Obesity with poor diet and lack of physical activity –studies suggestthat people with a diet high in fat content have an increased risk ...
Doctors don’t know how long hormone therapy works to keepprostate cancerin check. So, while you take it, your doctor will regularly draw blood to check your PSA levels. Undetectable or low PSA levels usually mean that the treatment is working. If your PSA levels go up, it’s a sign ...
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. This test measures the level of PSA in your blood. A high level may be a sign of prostate cancer. Who Should Get a Prostate Exam? Not all medical institutions agree on when you should begin screening (routine testing) for prostate cancer or even...
For patients with cancer, treatment may include combination therapy, including surgery and immunotherapy. Here, we review perioperative considerations for