Articles Tagged with Psa

Prostrate Cancer Treatment

Prostate cancer treatment is individualized by stage and risk. Early disease may be monitored with active surveillance or treated with surgery or radiation. Advanced disease relies on androgen-deprivation, systemic targeted agents, chemotherapy, and radioligand therapy, with decisions guided by biomarkers and patient goals.

Prostrate Problem

Prostate problems - including BPH, prostatitis, and prostate cancer - become more common with age. Today men choose among three broad approaches: monitoring, medication, or procedures/surgery. This update explains current options, what works, and when to act.

Psa Blood Test

The PSA blood test detects prostate-specific antigen, which can be elevated for reasons besides cancer. Use PSA results with exam findings, risk factors, and additional tests. Screening involves trade-offs - benefits of early detection versus risks of overdiagnosis and biopsy complications - so discuss options with your clinician.