A scan that makes prostate cancer cells “glow” could halve the number of men needing invasive biopsies, research suggests.
PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a substance naturally produced in prostate tissue. A small amount of PSA regularly sneaks into the bloodstream, and low blood concentration is considered ...
News that former President Joseph Biden has advanced prostate cancer has revived long-standing questions about the benefits versus the harms of a blood test that screens for the most commonly ...
Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has told the BBC that a targeted prostate cancer screening programme is needed urgently, and would "save countless lives". Sunak is an ambassador for the Prostate ...
It’s not always an easy conversation for men to have, but talking about prostate problems is a critical part of staying healthy. Symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, or difficulty going to the ...
A new at-home saliva test could help identify men with a high risk of prostate cancer more accurately than blood tests, leading to earlier diagnosis and more successful treatment. Prostate cancer is ...
Australian scientists say it could also help reduce the risk of overdiagnosis by determining which cancers are low-risk and will never cause harm.
Annual check-ups save lives by detecting prostate issues early, yet many men avoid these crucial tests due to fear or misconceptions. Prostate health significantly impacts overall well-being, making ...
Researchers found men who ejaculated more often had fewer prostate cancer diagnoses, pointing to a possible biological ...
Prostate cancer tests in the UK will only be offered to men with a specific cancer gene variant in a controversial decision that will put pressure on the government to overrule the advice. Targeted ...
PSA levels can be elevated for reasons other than cancer, such as an enlarged or inflamed prostate. False positive and false negative PSA test results are possible. The American Cancer Society does ...