A study by Mayo Clinic has found that the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test could be a vital tool in predicting which men should have biopsies and which are likely to be diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer.
The study reported that men in their 40s and 50s with a baseline PSA at or above the median PSA are more likely to undergo a biopsy and be diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer.
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The PSA test measures the amount of PSA, a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland, in the patient’s blood. It allows physicians to determine a patient’s potential risk of developing prostate cancer.
High PSA levels may occur due to benign prostate enlargement or inflammation of the urinary tract.
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