A better way to detect prostate cancer
For many years, the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test was considered a lifesaver. However, new research suggests that widespread testing does not necessarily improve prostate cancer outcomes. But why? First, the PSA test does not measure prostate cancer aggressiveness. Many prostate cancers grow slowly and may never pose a threat to life or health. Still, a relatively benign cancer can mutate into a more aggressive form over time, particularly if…