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BPH Quiz: How It Helps and What IPSS Scoring Means

The Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) quiz is used to determine the severity of symptoms related to BPH. The BPH symptom assessment does not provide a diagnosis and is not meant to replace other tests. Rather, it’s used as a starting point for men to understand the severity of urinary symptoms caused by BPH. After you’ve […]

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When Should You Consider A PSA Test?

A Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test is used primarily for prostate cancer screening, however, it can also aid in diagnosing a non-cancerous prostate condition. In the USA, a PSA test may be recommended by your doctor if you meet certain risk factors, such as: Age – Men over the age of 50 are at a […]

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Understanding The PSA Test And PSA Levels

The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test is a preliminary screening that can reveal the chances of a patient having or developing prostate cancer. It is not a test used to diagnose prostate cancer but may be conducted to confirm a diagnosis, to determine whether further testing is needed, or to monitor if prostate cancer has returned. […]

February 4th is World Cancer Day

The Union for International Cancer Control recognizes February 4th as World Cancer Day, a day that was founded on February 4th, 2000, during the World Summit Against Cancer event in Paris. The purpose of World Cancer Day is to spread global awareness for cancer through educational resources and events across the world, such as live […]

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Common Non-Cancer Prostate Problems To Look For

Prostate problems are common after the age of 50, but not all symptoms mean that cancer is present. The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder and wraps around the urethra (the tube that urine and semen travel through). The prostate is responsible for producing fluid that makes up semen. It’s normal for […]