Prostate Disease

The PSA test can't distinguish between cancer and other prostate diseases such as prostate inflammation and a form of prostate swelling called benign prostatic hyperplasia, which also increase PSA levels.
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If you are over 40 years old and have a family history of prostate disease or if you are an African-American man over 40 years old, some doctors suggest that a level higher than 2.5 ng/mL should be checked with more tests.
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Christopher Dixon, MD is currently Assistant Professor of Clinical Urology and Director of the Benign Prostate Disease Program. He has pioneered the investigation of both the medical and surgical treatment of BPH.
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Incontinence is much more common in women than in men. Most men with incontinence are older and suffer from some type of prostate disease.
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Prognosis The projected outcome of a disease; the life expectancy. PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) A marker used to determine prostate disease; it may be benign or malignant. Prosthesis Artificial replacement of a missing body part.
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