Description:
Prostate
Cancer affects greater than 10 Million men in the US and is the most common
tumor in men. In this presentation,
diagnostic procedures used to detect Prostate Cancer will be reviewed as well
as factors affecting PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests. Various studies will be reviewed as well as a
discussion on the utility of free PSA and Complex PSA testing.
Learning Objectives:
- Name
common diagnostic methods used to screen for prostate cancer in men.
- Describe
the role of PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) tests in screening for prostate
cancer.
- Compare
free PSA tests with complex PSA tests.
Author(s):
David Plaut, Consultant
Launched: 2011