Search: prostate specific antigen (PSA)

Changes in prostate specific antigen (PSA) “screening” patterns by geographic region and socio-economic status in Australia: Analysis of Medicare data in 50–69 year old men

…implemented consistently regardless of where men live. Contact: Peter Baade Reference: Kohar A, Cramb SM, Pickles K, Smith DP, Baade PD. Changes in prostate specific antigen (PSA) “screening” patterns by geographic region and socio-economic status in Australia: Analysis of Medicare…

prostate specific antigen (PSA)

A protein produced by prostate cells. It may indicate prostate cancer and can be used to monitor its recurrence post treatment….

Spatial patterns of prostate-specific antigen testing in asymptomatic men across Australia: a population-based cohort study, 2017-2018

What is known? In Australia, the rates of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing differ depending on whether the areas are remote or have different levels of socio-economic status. However, we don’t know much about the differences within these categories. This study…

carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)

A protein that may be in the blood of a person with bowel cancer.

News: Genetic Variations Key to Accurate PSA Testing

…data on 40,000 prostate cancer cases through the international Collaborative Oncological Gene-Environment Study (COGS). “The most well-known and common diagnostic blood biomarker for prostate cancer is PSA (prostate specific antigen),” Dr Batra said. “But the problem is that PSA picks…

Prostate cancer

prostate cancer. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test – is a protein made by both normal prostate cells and cancerous prostate cells. PSA is found in the blood and can be measured with a blood test. The test result will…

News: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

…single, simple test to detect prostate cancer. The test most commonly used to aid early detection of prostate cancer is the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test but this test does not always reliably identify the presence of prostate cancer,…

Blog: Beaudesert turns blue for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

…simple test to detect prostate cancer. The most common test is the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test, however further evaluation is needed to diagnose prostate cancer. For support and information about prostate cancer, call Cancer Council’s 13 11 20.

News: Experts take major step towards maximising benefits and minimising harms from prostate cancer testing

…use of the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer. Released today for public consultation, the Australian draft guidelines have been developed by a broad based Expert Advisory Panel, which included general practitioners, public health experts, urologists, pathologists and…

News: Robotic surgery giving hope to prostate cancer patients

prostate, breast or ovarian cancer. “If men have questions about their individual risk of prostate cancer, we recommend they speak with their GP to discuss risk factors and pros and cons of prostate cancer testing.” Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia National…