Prostate Cancer PSA Test
PSA stands for prostate specific antigen, it’s a chemical produced by your prostate cells. Under normal circumstances a small amount of PSA will register in your bloodstream.
If you have cancer your levels will be higher, I want to point out that it is possible to have cancer and have normal levels of PSA. It is vitally important that you have both tests done a digital rectal examination (DRE) and a PSA. The American Urological Association recommends starting prostate screening at the age of 50.
Although if you are at high risk such as listed below they suggest the age of 40
- African American men
- Men with a family history of prostate cancer
- Men who develop persistent urinary symptoms
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