The American Cancer Society recommended recently that mean age 50 or older should get an annual blood test in order to detect prostate cancers as early as possible.
The recommended blood test measures a substance known as prostate specific antigen (PSA). When the prostate is enlarged, PSA levels—secreted by the gland—are elevated. Medical experts say that’s a sign which may mean cancer.
The new American Cancer Society recommendation says that PSA testing should be done along with a digital rectal examination every year on men over 50. However, screening should begin at a younger age in blacks or those men who have a strong family history of prostate cancer.
According to the Cancer Society, almost 80 percent of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men 65 or older. And the Society is recommending the PSA testing even though mass screening for prostate cancer has not been shown to reduce the number of deaths from the disease.
Nasal Spray Warning For Men With Enlarged Prostates
Some men with enlarged prostates may experience complications when using decongestant nasal sprays. Researchers say that some of the most commonly used nasal sprays can cause urinary retention in men who suffer from moderate prostate enlargement.
The researchers recommend that such men consult their doctors before using decongestant nasal sprays to combat a cold.
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