What Are the Treatments for High PSA Levels?

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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by nightsign | permalink
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A fact sheet that describes the PSA screening test for prostate cancer and explains the benefits and limitations of the test.
Tags: prostatic,hyperplasia,detection,prostate,PSA,screening,marker,BPH,5.29,DRE,density,velocity
For further reading: http://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/psa-fact-sheet ^[1]

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7 Non-Cancerous Reasons Your PSA Levels May Be High More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Marty Kubicki | permalink
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High PSA levels can be indicative of prostate cancer, but they can also be a symptom of other, less serious conditions. Find out about some noncancerous reasons why your PSA might be abnormal.

For further reading: http://www.everydayhealth.com/prostate-cancer/non-cancerous-reasons-your-psa-levels-are-high.aspx ^[2]

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What causes PSA elevation in the blood? - PSA Test: Definition and Facts on Prep, and Results More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by mdm 1701d | permalink
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Read about the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer screening and early detection. Read about normal ranges of PSA levels and controversy regarding testing.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/prostate_specific_antigen/page2.htm ^[3]

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The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Test More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Polly Neves | permalink
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Information about the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test that is used to help detect prostate cancer or other prostate abnormalities.
Tags: prostate specific antigen, PSA, test, exam, urine pc3, blood test, prostate, cancer, watchful waiting, treatment, diagnosis, biopsy

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/guide/psa ^[4]

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High PSA Level? Check it Again More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Chi - Sing Chang | permalink
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When a PSA level comes back high, the next step is often a biopsy. But a new study suggests another course of action: Another PSA test done more than a month later.
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/men/news/20030527/high-psa-level-check-again ^[5]

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5 Ways to Lower Your PSA Count - HowStuffWorks More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Belinda Lewis | permalink
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Are you looking for ways to lower your PSA count? Visit Discovery Health to find 5 ways to lower your PSA count.
Tags: ways to lower your psa count, men's health tips, mens health tips, men's health, mens health

For further reading: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/men/health-tips/5-ways-to-lower-your-psa-count.htm ^[6]

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1. http://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate/psa-fact-sheet

2. http://www.everydayhealth.com/prostate-cancer/non-cancerous-reasons-your-psa-levels-are-high.aspx

3. http://www.medicinenet.com/prostate_specific_antigen/page2.htm

4. http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/guide/psa

5. http://www.webmd.com/men/news/20030527/high-psa-level-check-again

6. http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/men/health-tips/5-ways-to-lower-your-psa-count.htm