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Experts recommend PSA testing to avoid prostate problems
Date: 2010-09-07 00:00:00

Despite recent criticism that suggests that PSA testing may lead to over-treatment of prostate growths will never cause damage, many experts still claim that the procedure is a necessary part of men's health that has saved millions of lives.... Full Story

Aggressive prostate treatments may not always be necessary
Date: 2010-09-10 00:00:00

Following a positive PSA test, men have many treatment options to eliminate their prostate cancer. Many individuals opt for aggressive treatments that include either radiation therapy or surgical removal of the prostate.... Full Story

Study recommends PSA testing early, but not necessarily often
Date: 2010-09-13 00:00:00

Some health experts have warned that PSA testing may lead to the over-diagnosis of prostate cancer. However, a new study suggests that, in addition to detecting problems early, PSA testing may help men avoid undergoing unnecessary procedures in the future.... Full Story

PSA testing accurately predicts risk of prostate death
Date: 2010-09-15 00:00:00

Health experts continue to recommend PSA testing for men in order to help them understand their risk of prostate cancer. Despite recent controversy over the test's effectiveness, doctors continue to insist that it is the most accurate way to screen men for prostate problems.... Full Story

Testosterone testing may help determine prostate risk
Date: 2010-09-17 00:00:00

Due in part to recent controversy over the efficacy of PSA testing, little has been made of role testosterone testing can play in the detecting prostate cancer. While it may not provide as targeted of a measure of risk, health experts say that may but useful in building a picture of a patient's risk of cancer.... Full Story

Bill seeks to extend PSA testing to more men
Date: 2010-09-17 00:00:00

In an effort to reduce the number of prostate cancer deaths among African American men, lawmakers in Washington are throwing their support behind a bill that would make grant money available to develop more accurate PSA tests, and to help make these tests more widely available.... Full Story

Cholesterol drug may lead to improved treatment of prostate cancer
Date: 2010-09-20 00:00:00

Men who have received a positive prostate cancer test may have a new hope for treating their disease. Results from a new study show that a drug commonly used to lower cholesterol may also be effective at curbing tumor growth in the prostate.... Full Story

Groups raise awareness of prostate cancer
Date: 2010-09-21 00:00:00

Despite the fact that prostate cancer is among the most common causes of death for men, few individuals are aware of the dangers posed by the disease. Due to this fact, many health experts say that too few men are seeking PSA testing to determine whether or not they have harmful growths.... Full Story

Free PSA testing helps more men get screened
Date: 2010-09-24 00:00:00

Despite the fact that prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death among men, experts say that too few men are seeking PSA testing, which could detect a potentially deadly tumor in its early stages.... Full Story

Study shows good results for surgery in men with positive PSA test
Date: 2010-09-27 00:00:00

Following a positive PSA test, men have many choices for treating their prostate cancer. These range from simple monitoring to invasive surgery that completely removes the prostate.... Full Story

Experts recommend PSA testing despite controversy
Date: 2010-09-28 00:00:00

PSA testing has become a highly contentious issue in recent years. Some health professionals have argued that the procedure leads to the detection and treatment of smaller growths on the prostate that are unlikely to develop into dangerous cancer. However, others in the medical profession are voicing their support for the test, saying that it is still the most effective tool for detecting problems.... Full Story

Scientists find genetic link in several types of cancer
Date: 2010-09-30 00:00:00

Men who have a family history of breast cancer may want to consider PSA testing to determine their prostate health. A recent study has found that male family members of women who have the disease are significantly more likely to develop prostate cancer.... Full Story