Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, with about 26,000 men diagnosed per year. The majority (more than 85% ...

One of the most common early signs of prostate cancer is trouble with urination. Urination is affected because the prostate ...

For decades, it has been known that prostate specific antigen ‒ or PSA ‒ tests are a flawed way to diagnose prostate cancer. Many men have a high PSA without having cancer.

While the American Cancer Society does not recommend “routine” prostate-specific antigen screening for men, there's a lot to consider as you age.

The PSA blood test measures this protein to help screen for prostate cancer. Typically, a PSA level above 4 on lab results is flagged as “abnormal,” prompting further evaluation.

Before the PSA test, being diagnosed with prostate cancer was almost a death sentence. Now, 16 percent of men are diagnosed, but only 3 percent succumb to the disease.

The PSA blood test measures this protein to help screen for prostate cancer. Typically, a PSA level above 4 on lab results is flagged as “abnormal,” prompting further evaluation.