Prostate Specific Antigen Test (PSA) – an early marker for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, with 1 out of every 6 men developing it in their lifetime. If you are a male, age 40 or over, your risk for prostate cancer is significantly elevated. By taking the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test, you can get early insight into your own risk of developing this disease.
Risk factors other than age include family history, race, and sometimes even diet. Men with a father or brother that have prostate cancer are at higher risk than men who do not. African-American men have the highest rates of prostate cancer and Asian/Native-American men have the lowest rates. There is evidence that suggests a diet higher in fat, especially animal fat, may increase the risk of prostate cancer.
Risks Factors include:
Age
Family History
Race
Diet
If you have one or more risk factors, or would just like to test to be sure of your PSA level, About My Health offers same-day appointments and fast results. PSA is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland, and the PSA test measures the levels of PSA in the blood. It is normal to have low levels of PSA in the blood; however cancer or non-cancerous conditions can increase PSA levels.
Since PSA is produced by the body and can be used to detect disease, it is sometimes called a biological marker or tumor marker, and elevated levels of PSA can be an early marker for prostate cancer. Yearly testing for PSA is recommended for men over age 50, or if you have some of the higher risk factors listed above, to start testing at age 40. If you would like to arrange a PSA test call one of our test experts today for convenient laboratory locations near you.
Fast: About My Health provides the fastest lab results possible.
In most cases, we can test you the very same day that you call. More importantly, you will have test results as soon as the next day. Other testing options can take weeks for an appointment in addition to a couple of weeks for your test results. Many people avoid testing simply because they do not want to wait weeks for their tests results. Testing with AMH eliminates the long, anxious waiting time.
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