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What are the risk factors for prostate cancer?
In addition to the total prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood level (above the standard top normal... Full Answer05/18/7756
At what age should I have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test?
The American Cancer Society (ACS), as well as the American Urological Association (AUA), recommends... Full Answer05/18/7630
When might a rise in my PSA level indicate prostate cancer?
The rate of rise of the prostate specific antigen (PSA) level (level of a specific protein on cells... Full Answer05/18/4816
What are the risks of a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test?
Like mammograms and other cancer screening tests, there are potential harms associated with... Full Answer05/18/4628
How effective is a PSA test for detecting prostate cancer?
Two separate and large research studies were conducted that investigated the effectiveness of
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How often should I get a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test?
Beginning at age 40 to 50 (depending upon individual risk), healthy men should discuss the risks... Full Answer05/18/3775
What is a Pap test?
The Papanicolaou (Pap) test is nearly universally accepted as an excellent screening test for... Full Answer05/18/3410
How is a Pap test performed?
While no woman looks forward to a pelvic examination, the Papanicolaou (Pap) test itself is fairly... Full Answer05/18/2799
How often should I get a Pap test?
Since the Pap test has done an excellent job at decreasing the risk of deaths from cervical
... Full Answer05/18/2657
What is human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical cancer?
For many years, doctors and scientists have known that certain strains of the human papillomavirus... Full Answer05/18/2430
What are my options for colorectal cancer screening?
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommendations for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening are... Full Answer05/18/2278
What is flexible sigmoidoscopy?
Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure during which the doctor, usually a gastroenterologist who... Full Answer05/18/2137
What is a colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is a procedure, usually performed by a gastroenterologist, which allows direct... Full Answer05/18/2061
What is a double-contrast barium enema?
Double-contrast barium enemas still exist, much to the surprise and dismay of most people who've... Full Answer05/18/1944
When is radiation after surgery used for nonmelanoma skin cancer?
Among patients who undergo surgical resection of their nonmelanoma skin cancers, indications for... Full Answer05/18/1506
