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Our blogs are written by health professionals who have expertise in the field of prostate and prostate cancer. You can therefore be assured that the information provided is precise and accurate. The many topics covered are intended to help people better understand the effects of the disease, treatment options and how to improve their quality of life.
A microchip for early detection of cancer wins awards
Developed by students from western Turkey, the microchip has won quite prestigious awards in the United States and Europe. Berna Akdeniz and Leyla Al Masoud – chip processors in Izmir, western Turkey – decided to study early diagnosis of cancer in 2016 and a year later, the duo developed a microfluidic chip for early detection of […]
PSA and screening: 2012 guidelines updated in the US
The US Preventive Services Task Force is now recommending increased screening for prostate cancer, a move that reverses previous guidelines that recommended against routine prostate cancer screening. This week, the US Task Force updated its 2012 position on prostate cancer screening recommending that clinicians should selectively offer or provide periodic prostate-specific antigen (PSA)–based screening for […]
Scientists uncover 80 potential lines of attack against prostate cancer
UK researchers obtained genetic information from the tumours of 112 men with prostate cancer and pooled it with data from other studies, including The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)1 study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in which participated the PROCURE Biobank. Published in the prestigious scientific journal Cell in November 2015, The Cancer Genome […]
Why should I participate in a clinical trial?
You may be comforted to know that doctors and scientists are working diligently at finding new and better ways to treat, prevent, and screen for prostate cancer as well as to enhance the quality of life for prostate cancer patients. This work is done through clinical trials. What is a clinical trial? After a new […]
Why do the PSA test?
The PSA test is often discussed when it comes to screening for prostate cancer. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme produced by the prostate that can be analyzed from a single blood sample. The laboratory test measures nanograms per milliliter of free and bound APS in the blood. Quantities considered normal can vary according to age.
What factors can affect your PSA levels?
Since prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme made by healthy prostate cells, it is normal to find some in every man’s bloodstream. However, PSA levels vary from person to person, as there are several factors that can increase them. Thus, a high PSA level does not necessarily indicate the presence of prostate cancer. There are […]