What Is PSA?
A protein produced only by the prostate and then circulated in the blood. Easily measured using a simple blood test. Elevated levels indicate a condition involving the prostate possibly including BPH, prostatitis, or prostate cancer. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
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Understanding Your Prostate Cancer Exam
PSA Test for Prostate Cancer. Making sense of your PSA. PSA density, PSA velocity, PSA free and total (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - September 6, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
What Does DVT Mean?
DVT - Definition of DVT. DVT or deep venous thrombosis is an important medical condition. Read more about it here. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - September 4, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Can Hormone Therapy Cause Osteoporosis?
Hormone therapy is a commonly used treatment for prostate cancer. Has it been shown to cause osteoporosis? Learn what you should know about hormone therapy and osteoporosis. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - September 4, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Do I need Chemotherapy for my Prostate Cancer?
Dramatic advances in the treatment of prostate cancer with 5 new drugs approved. Chemotherapy in conjunction with hormones is becoming standard. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
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Comparison of Prostate Cancer Screening...
There are many different prostate cancer screening guidelines available today. Several major cancer-related organizations have developed their own prostate cancer screening guidelines and there can be real differences from one set of recommendations to the next. Learn more about what the experts from these organizations believe are the best methods for screening the right men at the right time for prostate cancer. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - August 1, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
PSA: What does it mean?
PSA Test for Prostate Cancer. Making sense of your PSA. PSA density, PSA velocity, PSA free and total (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - July 4, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
Can My Doctor Be Biased About My Treatment...
Can My Doctor Be Biased About My Treatment Options? Your doctor's biases in favor of his/her own specialty is an important thing to keep in mind when evaluating prostate cancer treatment options. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
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What Is Prostate Specific Antigen Velocity?
PSA (prostate specific antigen) velocity refers to the speed of change of PSA over time. More and more evidence has been found that PSA velocity is an important piece of information for evaluating prostate cancer risk. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
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How Does Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Work
Every year, thousands of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Because of the high numbers of men afflicted with this disease, annual screening tests have been put into place to hopefully catch prostate cancer in its early stages. A number of tests also exist to confirm the presence of prostate cancer after an abnormality is found through screening. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
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Comparing Prostate Cancer and BPH
Prostate cancer and BPH can cause identical symptoms and high PSA levels. How do these two diseases compare and contrast? (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - June 14, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: prostatecancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
First Line Therapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
The first line therapy for metastatic prostate cancer is evolving. New evidence suggests chemo and hormones should be given simultaneously. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
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Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Cures. Treatment options for prostate cancer discussed including surgery, radiation, cryotherapy, brachytherapy, and chemotherapy. (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - May 27, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
What’s New in the Treatment of Prostate...
Prostate Cancer Treatments: Treatment options for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer including Zytiga, Xtandi, Provenge & Xofigo (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - May 27, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: prostatecancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
What You Should Know About Percent-Free PSA
Percent-Free PSA is one of a number of recent advances in the understanding of the PSA test for prostate cancer. Does your percent-free PSA matter? (Source: About.com Prostate Cancer)
Source: About.com Prostate Cancer - May 8, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: health Source Type: news
