Prostate & stones

  Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test? Making the decision to have a PSA test depends on a variety of factors. Here are some tips that can help you make a good decision. Cancer screening tests — including the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to look for signs of prostate cancer — can be a good idea. Prostate cancer screening can help identify cancer early on, when treatment is most effective. But it isn't perfect. Some men may find that the downsides of prostate cancer screening outweigh the potential benefits. Ultimately, whether to have prostate cancer screening is something you should decide after discussing it with your UROLOGIST  considering your risk factors and weighing your personal preferences. Here's information to help you prepare for a conversation with your doctor. What is PSA? Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by both cancerous (malignant) and noncancerous (benign) prostate tissue. A small amount of PSA normally enters the...

All prostate problems can have a significant impact on quality of life, and most men over the age of 50 will develop some form of prostate disease. Benign (non-cancerous) conditions are likely to mean you have symptoms which bother you. Prostate cancer may or may not manifest itself in the same way. Often the disease can be fairly advanced before you notice any symptoms at all. While unusual in men under 50, it becomes more common with increasing age. You should understand the significance and limitations of the  PSA test . What’s included? Discussion with one of our experts -DR M GOPICHAND about prostate health PSA blood test Physical examination (digital rectal examination): the physician will feel your prostate gland with a gloved finger Urinary flow test Ultrasound scan of your bladder (residual urine) Review of immediate findings and recommended lifestyle changes Written report Do I need any special preparation? You do not need to fast for the PSA blood test. We recommend that...