By Rodney Herbert Most early-stage prostate cancers cause no symptoms at all. This means a man can have prostate cancer and feel completely fine. Because early prostate tumors are usually small and slow-growing, they often don’t trigger obvious signs. Still, it’s important to know what might show up and why relying on symptoms can [...]
By Rodney Herbert The digital rectal exam (DRE) involves a doctor inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to feel the back surface of the prostate gland. This simple physical exam can detect hard lumps or irregularities on the prostate that might indicate cancer. Historically, the DRE was a cornerstone of prostate cancer [...]
By Rodney Herbert Prostate cancer screening often starts with a PSA blood test. PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a protein made by the prostate gland. Doctors look not just at the PSA number itself, but also at PSA velocity (how fast PSA changes over time) and PSA density (PSA level relative to prostate size) [...]
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests can be confusing, especially when doctors start talking about “free PSA” and “total PSA.” This guide will break down what PSA is, explain the difference between free and total PSA in simple terms, and why these tests matter for prostate cancer screening and diagnosis. What is PSA? PSA stands for [...]
In the age of sky rocketing healthcare costs it's wise to take the idea of prevention seriously. Add kids to the mix and working toward preventing life threatening ailments becomes a no-brainer. We have to do our absolute best to stay alive for the sake of our kids and families. Of course not everything is [...]