2006-11-25 04:53:42 · 4 answers · asked by Bhupendra S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
PSA is actually Prostate-Specific ANTIGEN, not Antibody (two different things). It is an early indicator of prostate cancer and other prostate problems. PSA actually exists in the blood as two forms: free PSA, and PSA-alpha1-antichymotrypsin (PSA-ACT) and when total PSA is elevated, measuring the ratio of these two can help differentiate between a benign enlargement of the prostate (BPH) and prostate cancer. It is also a good indicator of monitoring success of prostatectomy since PSA shouldn't be found in the blood. The screening guidelines are (generally): if you're male and between the ages of 50-75, getting a PSA Screen should be a routine annual event with your doctor.
2006-11-25 16:19:09 · answer #1 · answered by Terry N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public Service Announcment
2006-11-25 12:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by surfunboi 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PSA is a test they do for the Prostate. to check the levels to see if everything is working right. www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Detection/PSAht,www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Detection/PSA
2006-11-25 13:04:07 · answer #3 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prostrate Specific Anti-body. It's a chemical in the blood that tell whether a person has prostrate inflammation or maybe cancer
2006-11-25 12:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by robert2020 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋