Three little letters—PSA—can often cause men of a certain age to squirm. PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. This simple blood test can give your urologist important intel about your prostate health. In this video, Dr. J. Keith Bleiler provides a solid (and reassuring) overview of the PSA test and when men should get one.
NOTE: This content is meant to be educational in nature, not medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about your specific health needs.
📒 NOTES & RESOURCES 📒
✅ Dr. Bleiler’s bio: [ Ссылка ]
✅ GBU Responds to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's Recommendation for Prostate Cancer Screening: [ Ссылка ]
✅ Advantages and Disadvantages of Prostate Cancer Screening: [ Ссылка ]
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:17 What does PSA stand for?
0:32 What does the PSA test screen for?
1:04 Does an elevated PSA test mean you have prostate cancer?
1:17 What are some reasons a PSA test might be elevated?
1:35 Can PSA numbers fluctuate?
1:47 When should men get a PSA test?
2:02 What happens after you get the results of a PSA test?
2:06 What if more testing is needed? What would those tests be?
2:15 Wrap-up
Visit the Greater Boston Urology website to learn more or to request an appointment with one of our urologists. [ Ссылка ]
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