THIS YEAR, IT’S estimated that nearly 300,000 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed. While there’s no single test to detect prostate cancer, doctors commonly use the prostate-specific antigen ...
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What Is a Prostate Biopsy?

A prostate biopsy involves removing prostate tissue to test for cancer. Learn about types, procedure, risks, and follow-up ...
Q: If my doctor won’t order a PSA or other screening test, can I pay for it myself? We are always told about the importance of early detection. So why aren’t screening tests recommended for seniors? I ...
Medicare covers one annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for people with prostates if they meet the eligibility guidelines and the test is medically necessary. Medicare typically covers one ...
A new drug combination cuts the risk of death in people with advanced prostate cancer by 40% over eight years, according to ...
Opposition parties at Queen’s Park are renewing calls for the government to cover a simple blood test that helps detect ...
The Isle of Man doesn’t have a dedicated prostate cancer pathway. That’s despite the Health and Social Care Minister ...
CHICAGO --- Men who have just had their cancerous prostate gland removed have one pressing question for their doctors: Am I cured? But conventional tests haven't been sensitive enough to provide a ...
There's a new call for the Ontario government to support a cancer test that can be critical for men, it's also an important issue for women.
Has Joe Biden ever had a prostate-specific antigen or PSA test? It’s a simple blood draw that measures a protein potentially indicating prostate cancer and is nearly always included in a middle-aged ...
Dear Doctors: If my doctor won’t order a PSA or other screening test, can I pay for it myself? We are always told about the importance of early detection. So why aren’t screening tests recommended for ...