How a PSA Test Is Used to Screen for Prostate Cancer

It doesn't actually detect cancer but rather an inflammation of the gland itself. Here's what to know.

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Health Tip of the Day Understanding Your PSA Results Many older men will be familiar with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test which doctors routinely use to screen for prostate cancer. While many people will refer to it as the "prostate cancer test," it doesn't actually detect cancer but rather an inflammation of the gland itself. Here's what to know. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK Snuggle Up With These Soothing Weighted Blankets READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Prostate Cancer Survival Rates and Statistics READ NOW  › How to Enroll in a Medicare Part D Drug Plan READ NOW  › Treating Polycythemia Vera READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy