Esame PSA

Il test PSA è un tipo di analisi del sangue che misura la quantità di antigene prostatico specifico nel sangue. Questo test viene spesso utilizzato per lo screening del cancro alla prostata.

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Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE
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1 in 8 men in the UK will receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer in their lifetime. The prostate is a male gland located between the bladder and penis, surrounding the urethra. The prostate grows in size with age and its main purpose is to help make semen, which is the fluid that carries the sperm. Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE, a renowned urologist, explains how prostate cancer can be diagnosed with a transperineal prostate biopsy. Mostrare di più

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High PSA reading: what does it mean?

Mr Aidan Noon
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A PSA test is used to determine how much of the PSA protein is in the blood but how much PSA is normal? A PST test can be used to help diagnose prostate cancer and prostatitis. Mr Aidan Noon is highly specialised in reading PSA test results and he provides you with an understanding of its benefits, what results mean and if they ever need lowering. Mostrare di più

Man considering a PSE test, which can diagnose conditions like prostate cancer.

What is a PSE test, and how accurate is it?

Mr Mathias Winkler
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In urology, a PSE test typically refers to a prostate-specific epithelial test, a diagnostic tool used to evaluate the presence of certain conditions affecting the prostate, such as prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It helps measure specific biomarkers or cells associated with prostate health, offering insights into underlying urological conditions. Mostrare di più

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PSA testing: When should you consider it?

Mr Ashwin Sridhar
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The topic of when to have a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test is crucial for many men, particularly as they grow older. The PSA test is a blood test primarily used to screen for prostate cancer by measuring the level of PSA in the blood. While the PSA test can help detect early signs of prostate cancer, the decision to take this test should be made after careful consideration and discussion with a healthcare provider. In his latest online article, Mr Ashwin Sridhar explores key considerations and guidelines to help decide when it might be appropriate to have a PSA test. Mostrare di più

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Mr Mathias Winkler
Urologia

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- Cancro alla prostata
- Esame PSA
- Ematuria
- Infezione del tratto urinario
- Sindrome del dolore pelvico
- Laparoscopia urologica
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Mr Richard Hindley
Urologia

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- Cancro alla prostata
- Ipertrofia benigna della prostata
- Esame PSA
- verde del laser della prostata
- Biopsia prostatica
- Problemi della vescica
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Mr Simon Bott
Urologia

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- Esame PSA
- Cancro alla prostata
- Ipertrofia benigna della prostata
- Calcoli renali
- Infezione del tratto urinario
- Disfunzione erettile
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Mr Jeremy Crew
Urologia

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- Infezione del tratto urinario
- Ematuria
- Esame PSA
- Ipertrofia benigna della prostata
- Cancro alla prostata
- Vasectomia
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Mr Aidan Noon
Urologia

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Esperto in:
- Cancro alla prostata
- Chirurgia robotica urologica
- Esame PSA
- Problemi della vescica
- Cancro alla vescica
- Infezione del tratto urinario
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