I hope that every man 40 and older on this forum knows what his PSA Blood Level is and how it is trending.The test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. PSA is a protein produced by both cancerous and noncancerous tissue in the prostate, a small gland that sits below the bladder in men.
Total Number is not the complete picture. Also watching the velocity [ rate of change ] is very important. Another marker is the Prostate Density [Size] to PSA Ratio.
If your MD is not doing at least an Annual PSA Blood test ask them to do the test. Do not let them tell you the test is not necessary.
The PSA Test is not the end all - fix all for evaluating prostate condition but is one of several effective tools in the Tool Box. The Classic finger wave [also called digital exam] is another tool in the tool box.
MEN - KNOW YOUR PSA Number!
Happy New Year!
Total Number is not the complete picture. Also watching the velocity [ rate of change ] is very important. Another marker is the Prostate Density [Size] to PSA Ratio.
If your MD is not doing at least an Annual PSA Blood test ask them to do the test. Do not let them tell you the test is not necessary.
The PSA Test is not the end all - fix all for evaluating prostate condition but is one of several effective tools in the Tool Box. The Classic finger wave [also called digital exam] is another tool in the tool box.
MEN - KNOW YOUR PSA Number!
Happy New Year!