What Is a Normal PSA for a Man Without Prostate Cancer? | Ask a Prostate Expert, Mark Scholz, MD
Prostate Cancer Research Institute・2 minutes read
PSA testing is essential for early prostate cancer detection, although controversy exists due to historical overtreatment. Primary care physicians should use PSA judiciously, balancing its value in early detection with the risk of unnecessary treatments.
Insights
- PSA testing is crucial for men over 40 as it serves as an early detection method for prostate cancer, akin to a warning signal prompting further investigation.
- The controversy surrounding PSA testing stems from historical issues of over-treatment, leading to skepticism about its accuracy in determining treatment necessity, despite its value when used judiciously.
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Recent questions
What is PSA testing?
A blood test to detect prostate cancer early.
Why is there skepticism about PSA testing?
Historical over-treatment of mild prostate cancers.
What are normal PSA levels?
Typically 4.0 or less.
What is PSA density?
A ratio of PSA to prostate size.
Why was PSA testing reinstated in 2016?
Emphasizing its value when used judiciously.
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