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How A Specific Antigen Blood Test Alone Can't Confirm Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60.
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Widespread Screening Essential In Reducing India's Cancer Burden
In males, prostate cancer can be identified through a blood test called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) together with examination by a doctor.
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Screening reduces risk of prostate cancer
Older men who undergo prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests are less likely to have prostate cancer that has spread to other sites in the body.
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Annual check for prostate cancer best
Extending the prostate cancer screening interval to 2 or 4 years would substantially delay the detection of advanced prostate cancers.
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Prostate cancer test to be repeated
Men who undergo prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer should undergo a second test to confirm the results if the first is positive, according to new findings. The test results can vary, and an elevated result on the first test - a sign of prostate cancer, may be lower on a second test.
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How A Specific Antigen Blood Test Alone Can't Confirm Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85%) are aged over 60.
-
Widespread Screening Essential In Reducing India's Cancer Burden
In males, prostate cancer can be identified through a blood test called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) together with examination by a doctor.
-
Screening reduces risk of prostate cancer
Older men who undergo prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests are less likely to have prostate cancer that has spread to other sites in the body.
-
Annual check for prostate cancer best
Extending the prostate cancer screening interval to 2 or 4 years would substantially delay the detection of advanced prostate cancers.
-
Prostate cancer test to be repeated
Men who undergo prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer should undergo a second test to confirm the results if the first is positive, according to new findings. The test results can vary, and an elevated result on the first test - a sign of prostate cancer, may be lower on a second test.
