Dear Doctor: My prostate specific antigen test score was higher than it used to be. Should I be concerned?

ANSWER: The prostate specific antigen (PSA) test is a way to screen for prostate cancer. It is not perfect, but when used properly, it can save lives by identifying men who have early prostate cancer ...
ABC News

What Is A Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test, And What Is A Normal PSA Level?

Dr. Robert Getzenberg answers the question: 'What Is A PSA Test , Normal Level?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What is a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and what is a normal PSA level? Answer: The ...
The Vindicator

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Next steps when PSA readings get elevated

I am a 68-year old male in good health who exercises regularly, doesn’t take any medications, and doesn’t have a family history of prostate cancer. During my most recent yearly physical exam with my ...
The Royal Gazette

Prostate in normal PSA range doesn't need biopsy

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 71-year-old male. Last fall, my PSA reading was 4.2, and the urologist suggested a biopsy of the prostate. The results were negative. My latest PSA reading was 2.2, and the ...

John Tesh Talks Of Battling Prostate Cancer That Doesn’t Produce PSA

John Tesh was diagnosed with prostate cancer despite having a low PSA and given 18 months to live back in 2015. Now, 10 years ...
ascopubs.org

Early detection of high-grade prostate cancer using digital rectal examination in men with a normal PSA and risk of death.

Phase I study of imatinib mesylate (IM) and sorafenib (S) in patients (pts) with refractory castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Background: A digital rectal examination (DRE) is less commonly ...