Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Jan 31, 2025 · Learn what a PSA test is, plus the limitations and potential harms of the test when used to screen for prostate cancer.
Understanding Prostate Changes - NCI - National Cancer Institute
May 8, 2024 · PSA testing is sometimes used to screen for prostate cancer. There are both possible benefits and harms to screening, and men who are considering screening should talk with their …
Prostate Cancer Treatment - NCI
Dec 20, 2024 · The Grade Group and PSA level are used to stage prostate cancer. The stage of the cancer is based on the results of the staging and diagnostic tests, including the prostate-specific …
Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT): Questions and Answers
Prostate cancer, including high-grade cancer, can be present even when PSA levels are 4.0 ng/mL or less. About 15 percent of men on placebo who had PSA levels of less than 4.0 ng/mL were found to …
Prostate Cancer Screening - NCI
Dec 10, 2024 · A PSA test or a DRE may be able to detect prostate cancer at an early stage, but it is not clear whether early detection and treatment decrease the risk of dying from prostate cancer.
PSAPC (FHCC) | SRP/DCCPS/NCI/NIH - cisnet.cancer.gov
Overview The PSAPC model is a microsimulation model that links a man's prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and prostate cancer (PC) progression.
Definition of stage II prostate cancer - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level is at least 10 but lower than 20 and the Grade Group is 1 (Gleason score is 6 or less); or (2) is found in more than one-half of one side of the prostate or in …
Prostate Cancer, Nutrition, and Dietary Supplements - NCI
May 8, 2024 · Some studies have shown a lower risk of prostate cancer or a change in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level, and others have not. The results may be mixed because of the small number of …
stage III prostate cancer
In stage IIIA, cancer is found in one or both sides of the prostate. The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level is at least 20 and the Grade Group is 1, 2, 3, or 4 (Gleason score is 8 or less).
Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Fact Sheet - NCI
This fact sheet describes hormone therapy and its role in treating prostate cancer. Learn about the types of hormone therapy, how they are used, and possible side effects.