Prostate cancer awareness in Europe is more divided and geographically diverse, and there is by far not as much demand for PSA testing. The Europeans have always recognized the lack of evidence for PSA testing and screening—and the potential harms. In the USA, there is much wider awareness of the PSA test and understanding of… Continue Reading »
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Rising PSA Levels Can Lead to Unnecessary Prostate Biopsy
A rapidly rising PSA (prostate specific antigen) level does not automatically mean men need to undergo a prostate biopsy, nor is it a good predictor of prostate cancer. These are the findings of a new study conducted by investigators from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Read more about PSA levels and unnecessary prostate biopsies
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Does Pomegranate Reduce PSA Levels?
A new study shows that most men with prostate cancer who took pomegranate extract daily for 6 to 18 months experienced a slowing of their prostate-specific antigen (PSA) doubling time by more than 6 months. The phase II, double-blind study also revealed that 13 percent of the men evaluated had declining PSA values. However, about… Continue Reading »
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Finasteride, DHT and Prostate Cancer
Finasteride (Proscar) is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) as well as male pattern baldness. When scientists noticed that finasteride inhibited the conversion of testosterone to DHT (a hormone that fuels prostate tumor growth), they initiated a study called the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT) in the early 1990s. (Thompson 2003)… Continue Reading »
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The Prostate Test: A Laughing Matter Until It’s No Laughing Matter
You’ve probably heard jokes or perhaps even told a few about getting a prostate test or going for a prostate cancer screening. But considering that one in six men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, getting a prostate test is no laughing matter. Let’s face it: people poke fun at the… Continue Reading »
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Fourteen Benefits of a Pomegranate for Prostate & General Health
Once considered an exotic fruit, the pomegranate has soared to the top of the healthful foods chart. This shrub or small tree that is a native of the Middle East and Asia produces pomegranate fruit that can present a challenge because of its hard outer covering, which protects the nutrient-rich pulp and seeds. If you… Continue Reading »
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Six Things To Do Before a PSA Test
1.Make sure you don’t have a urinary tract infection. A bacterial infection in your urinary tract can cause PSA levels to rise temporarily, so if you suspect you may have a UTI, you should have a urine test before your PSA test just to make sure. Symptoms of a urinary tract infection include an unusually… Continue Reading »
PSA: Is It Overrated?
Some experts argue that the PSA is not that reliable because it can give false positive (indicating cancer that is not there) and false negative (missing prostate cancer that is there) results. In fact, roughly 80 percent of the 1.6 million men who undergo prostatic biopsy in the United States each year because of an… Continue Reading »
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