
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Learn what a PSA test is, plus the limitations and potential harms of the test when used to screen for prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Screening - NCI
Prostate cancer screening may help detect prostate cancer, but remains controversial as it has not been shown to reduce deaths from prostate cancer. Learn more about prostate cancer …
Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®) - NCI
Apr 8, 2025 · Prostate cancer screening with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test or digital rectal exams has not been shown to reduce prostate cancer deaths. Get detailed information …
An Improved Prostate Cancer Biomarker Test May Help Men Avoid ...
Apr 29, 2024 · Researchers funded by NCI have developed and validated a new prostate cancer urinary biomarker test that can help differentiate who should proceed for biopsy after an …
Genetics of Prostate Cancer (PDQ®) - NCI
May 9, 2025 · National guidelines recommend discussing prostate cancer screening with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal exam between the ages of 45 and 75 years …
Understanding Prostate Changes - NCI - National Cancer Institute
May 8, 2024 · Learn more about prostate tests that may be used to check for prostate problems. If you have a PSA test and your PSA level is high, your doctor will talk with you about next steps.
Prostate Cancer—Patient Version - NCI
Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly, and finding and treating it before symptoms occur may not improve men’s health. Start here to find information on prostate cancer treatment, …
Prueba del antígeno prostático específico (PSA)
The single-parameter, structure-based IsoPSA assay demonstrates improved diagnostic accuracy for detection of any prostate cancer and high-grade prostate cancer compared to a …
Prostate Cancer Treatment - NCI
Tests that examine the prostate and blood are used to diagnose prostate cancer. A biopsy is done to diagnose prostate cancer and find out the grade of the cancer (Gleason score).
Test May Show Whether to Treat Prostate Cancer with Hormones
Mar 15, 2021 · For some men with prostate cancer, a genetic biomarker test called Decipher may help predict whether the cancer will spread to other parts of the body. The test could help …