prostate testing for cancer and treatment
prostate testing for cancer and treatment
PSA 5.02 and a family history of prostate cancer?
Even the 60 and deal with it. Statistics show 25-35% chance of positive? I have trouble urinating, back pain or anything .. but had a little blood in the urine (urine test), which has since been cleared. Also just finished treating Lyme. Anyone with similar experiences? Results?
Man I so have no personal experience, but I looked any information on this for you at a different angle, the other possible causes of elevated PSA and the risk factors for prostate cancer. This is definitely an issue that needs to bring to your doctor if they are the only ones who can say whether or not something that should concern us. Hugs & Best Wishes! Gretchen PSA Evaluation prostate specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme produced by the prostate gland. Normally, small amounts of PSA enter the blood stream prostate. Are large amounts of PSA enter the blood when prostate gland is enlarged, infected or diseased, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, or prostate cancer. The level of PSA in the blood can be determined by a simple blood test. Test results of PSA in the blood are reported as nanograms per milliliter, or ng / ml. Normal levels usually range from 0 ng / ml to 4 ng / ml, although what is considered normal may vary with age and race. Mild to moderate increases in PSA – between 4 and 10 – is considered the limit, while levels above 10 are considered high. The higher the PSA, the more likely the presence of prostate cancer. ************************************ ************** ** non-cancerous Causes of an elevated PSA What else can cause an elevated PSA prostate cancer also? Thousands of men each year are told they have high levels of PSA after undergoing a routine check test. The more important and more about the cause of elevated PSA is prostate cancer. However, cancer prostate is just one of many potential causes of elevated PSA. Practically everything that irritates the prostate will cause the PSA to rise, at least temporarily. Six non-cancer causes of elevated PSA 1. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) 2. Prostatitis 3. Prostate biopsy 4. Recent ejaculation 5. Digital rectal exam (DRE) 6. Bicycling *********************************************** * ************** prostate cancer risk factors by the Mayo Clinic staff know the risk factors for prostate cancer can help determine if and when you want begin screening for prostate cancer. The main risk factors include: Age. After 50 years of age, your chances of getting prostate cancer increases. * Race or ethnicity. For reasons not well understood, black men have a higher risk of developing and dying from prostate cancer. * Family history. If your father or brother has prostate cancer, your risk of disease is higher than the average man. Diet. A high-fat diet and obesity may increase cancer risk prostate. One theory is that fat increases production of the hormone testosterone, which can promote the development of prostate cancer cells. * High levels testosterone. Because testosterone naturally stimulates the growth of the prostate gland, men who use testosterone therapy are more likely to develop prostate cancer than are men who have lower testosterone levels. In addition, doctors are concerned that testosterone therapy could increase growth of prostate cancer is already present. Long-term treatment of testosterone can also cause an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
