What does a rising PSA after prostate surgery mean?

What does a rising PSA after prostate surgery mean?

PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood tests are familiar routine for men over the age of 40. The test is typically used as a screening tool for prostate cancer, and has helped countless men detect and treat their prostate cancer early. When treated early, the cure rate for prostate cancer is upwards of 95 percent.

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What you need to know about new PSA screening guidelines

What you need to know about new PSA screening guidelines

Recently, the American Urological Association (AUA) announced new guidelines for prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing.  These guidelines were designed to help urologists, and ultimately patients, reduce prostate cancer mortality by making informed screening decisions. Here is what you need to know:

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The Truth About Pomegranate Extract and Prostate Cancer

The Truth About Pomegranate Extract and Prostate Cancer

The health benefits of pomegranate juice and extract have been hotly debated.  Late last year the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against the makers of the juice POM Wonderful for broad claims that the juice helped with the treatment of different diseases such as prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and heart disease.

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