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2. Prostate-specific antigen - Wikipedia

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   A subsequent increase in PSA levels by 2.0 ng/mL [disputed – discuss] above the nadir is the currently accepted definition of prostate cancer recurrence after radiation therapy. [citation needed] Recurrent prostate cancer detected by a rise in PSA levels after curative treatment is referred to as a "biochemical recurrence". The likelihood of ...

3. Prostate test could 'save lives and embarrassment' - AOL

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   The blood test measures the level of PSA protein, produced by the prostate gland, and may help detect early prostate cancer. If a raised PSA level is detected, men may be offered an MRI scan of ...

4. Prostate cancer - Wikipedia

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   Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system below the bladder.Abnormal growth of the prostate tissue is usually detected through screening tests, typically blood tests that check for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.

5. Active surveillance of prostate cancer - Wikipedia

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   PSA based screening and treatment of prostate cancer at a localized stage can prevent prostate cancer death for some men. [ 7 ] [ 10 ] However, if curative intervention is the downstream consequence of every screen detected prostate cancer, a large proportion of men will undergo unnecessary treatment and experience functional declines in ...

6. 10 Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer, According to Doctors - AOL

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   Men without prostate cancer typically have PSA levels of under 4 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL), according to the American Cancer Society. PSA levels between 4 and 10 suggest you could have ...

7. Prostate cancer screening - Wikipedia

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   A further study, the NHS Comparison Arm for ProtecT (CAP), as part of the Prostate testing for cancer and Treatment (ProtecT) study, randomized GP practices with 460,000 men aged 50–69 at centers in 9 cities in Britain from 2001–2005 to usual care or prostate cancer screening with PSA (biopsy if PSA ≥ 3). [65]