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This is a humorous look at a serious subject, prostate cancer. Using old western clips, the video explains what prostate cancer is and encourages men to get a PSA test when appropriate.

The Prostate Centre is encouraging men to know their number — the PSA test measures levels of a substance in the blood (Prostate Specific Antigen) that can signal a problem in the prostate. The PSA test is a simple blood test that gives an indication of a man’s risk of having prostate cancer. Nick Ferrari had a prostate exam in 2007, so a few years on — and on the back of the launch of Blue September in the UK, a month long campaign designed to raise awareness of male cancers — it is now an time to revisit his prostate. Kate Holmes, Prostate Nurse Specialist at The Prostate Centre, takes radio DJ Nick Ferrari’s PSA test live on air.

If you’re a male over the age of 40, African American or have a family history of prostate cancer – you’re more at risk for developing it. Dr. Paul goes over the tests and procedures to help detect prostate cancer including digital screenings, PSA test and biopsies. For more information visit: video.healthination.com

Tim Glynn discusses his experience with the PSA screening and what patients should know before deciding to have the screening. Tim Glynn, a lawyer from Setauket, NY, was 47 years old in 1997 when he went to his primary-care doctor, troubled by a vague feeling of being down. After his physical exam, Glynn was sent to have his blood drawn. Along with thyroid and cholesterol level testing, the doctor ordered a PSA test. A week later, Glynn returned to hear the results. His PSA was elevated. He was told to get a biopsy as soon as possible. This is his personal story as to what he believes patients should know about the PSA test. He is not a medical professional and his opinions are his own. The Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making believes that PSA screening should be made in the context of a shared medical decision. Shared medical decision making allows patients and their providers to make treatment decisions together, taking into the account the best scientific evidence available as well as the patients’ values and preferences.

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Title: Screening for prostate cancer still a gray area: study findings raise questions about whether or not the PSA test saves lives.(CANCER)
Author: Unavailable
Publication: Duke Medicine Health News (Newsletter)
Date: July 1, 2009
Publisher: Belvoir Media Group, LLC
Volume: 15 Issue: 7 Page: 6(2)

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Screening for prostate cancer still a gray area: study findings raise questions about whether or not the PSA test saves lives.: An article from: Duke Medicine Health News

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