Category: PSA Screening

Is PSA testing about to lose its crown? With ultrafast MRI proving faster, more accurate, and less anxiety-inducing, researchers say the balance may be tipping toward MRI as the new “king” of prostate cancer screening. keep reading

Today’s multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) is better than ever. When a patient’s PSA blood test raises suspicion of prostate cancer (PCa), mpMRI determines if a targeted biopsy is needed. It does this by making significant lesions visible prior to an invasive biopsy. Significant means Gleason 3+4 or greater, also characterized as Grade Group 2 or greater. keep reading

A new paper on PSA screening for prostate cancer (PCa) begins by pointing out that screening reduces PCa deaths; however, PSA followed by immediate biopsy increases cases of low-risk patients who have overly aggressive treatments that leave them with impaired urinary or sexual function—up to 12 years or more![i] The authors propose more refined screening keep reading

The use of 2 parameters of imaging sequences is called biparametric MRI (bpMRI) – and new research shows it could make MRI widely available as a better screening tool than the PSA test which can lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment. Now there’s an exciting boost to the speed and accuracy of bpMRI: Deep Learning (DL), a branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI). keep reading

Once a popular prostate cancer treatment, brachytherapy has seen a sharp decline—and new research may reveal why. A study found that half of patients experienced cancer recurrence, challenging its long-term effectiveness. With evolving treatment options, it’s crucial to weigh the risks and benefits before choosing a path... keep reading

What does it mean when PSA levels rise after prostate cancer treatment—even years later? For many men, that first hint of a change can be both unsettling and significant. Catching biochemical recurrence early with scheduled PSA testing remains one of the most effective ways to stay ahead of potential cancer activity. keep reading

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Are you confused about whether annual PSA screening is right for you? One can hardly be blamed, as guidelines have been zigzagging since 2012. Currently, shared decision-making between men and their medical caregivers is a compromise recommendation. Still, ongoing debate shows up in published literature backed up by data. Those in favor of annual testing keep reading

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A recent Renal&Urology news story heralds, “The risk of dying from prostate cancer is low among older men receiving routine screening, investigators report.”[i](In this case, older refers to men ages 70-74.) At first glance, that sounds like encouragement to continue annual PSA screening as you age—an idea that conflicts with the 2018 U.S. Preventive Services keep reading