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Prostate Cancer : In Depth - Prevention and Screening

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Prevention And Screening

How Can I Prevent Prostate Cancer?
The best way you can protect yourself from prostate cancer is to be aware of what makes you more likely to get it. These are called your risk factors. Knowing what puts you at risk for prostate cancer can help you make healthy choices that may help you avoid it.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 1, 2005
Prostate Cancer: Diet and Prevention
Men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. It is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in American males.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Prostate Cancer: The Role of Tomatoes in Preventi...
You know the age-old adage, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well, how about -- "A little tomato sauce a day keeps prostate cancer at bay?”
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Prostate Cancer: Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Pr...
Key Points SELECT stands for the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial, a clinical trial to see if one or both of these dietary supplements prevent prostate cancer (see Question 1).
Source:StayWell
Date:April 26, 2005
Can I Get Checked for Prostate Cancer Before I ha...
There are ways to screen for prostate cancer, but screening is not a clear-cut issue.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What Happens During a Screening for Prostate Canc...
If you and your doctor decide you should be screened, you'll probably have one or both of these tests.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 1, 2005
PSA Test
PSA, an ingredient of semen, is made by the prostate. Some PSA naturally leaks from the prostate into the bloodstream. The PSA test measures the amount of PSA in the blood. As a man ages, more PSA leaks into the blood.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Prostate Cancer and PSA Screening
If you could find a screening test able to detect a potentially deadly cancer, it would be hailed as a lifesaver and widely recommended, wouldn't it? Not necessarily. The fact that the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test detects prostate cancer in its early stages is undisputed. But whether it should be used as a routine screening tool is one of the most controversial issues in men's health today.
Source:StayWell
Date:February 4, 2005
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