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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing in Dried Blood Spot: Convenient and Beneficial

Posted by Behcet Bicakci on

Regular health check-ups are crucial for maintaining overall well-being, and when it comes to men's health, monitoring prostate health is of utmost importance. The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test has long been used to assess prostate health and detect potential issues such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer. With advancements in medical technology, a convenient and effective method of conducting this test has emerged: dried blood spot testing. In this blog post, we will explore the symptoms that may indicate the need for a PSA test, the benefits of using dried blood spot testing, and how the process works....

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Prostate Cancer Prevention – Identifying Areas of Susceptibility

Posted by Ben White on

In our current medical paradigm, screening for cancer is considered a preventive measure by virtue of providing an earlier diagnosis. Getting an early jump on a disease process like cancer makes treatment exponentially easier and outcomes generally better. Under the current guidelines, that early jump on prostate cancer starts at age 55 for men at low to moderate risk and 40-45 for men at high risk. It takes years for cancer to grow to a detectable point after the tumor's initial induction from a normal cell to a cancerous one. There's been a lot of research done to determine what...

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