Thursday, June 20, 2013

Men's Health Week --PSA levels






High PSA levels

PSA stands for prostate specific antigen.  This blood test measures the amount of PSA in a man’s blood.  An elevated level points to prostate cancer.  While the PSA test isn’t without false results (both positive and negative), it’s the best screening test currently available.  It indicates when there’s a problem so the doctor can do further testing.  A normal PSA level is below 4.0 ng/mL.  For more information about prostate cancer and symptoms, see http://www.driveforfive.com/high-psa.aspx   Another excellent website in the American Cancer Society at http://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostatecancer/

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