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The PSA test score is extremely important in determining the risk of prostate cancer. The PSA test is a blood test that checks the level of PSA present in the blood. The PSA test score changes depending on whether we have benign (healthy) tissues or malignant (signal of cancer) tissues.
1. What is the PSA test?
PSA stands for Prostate-Specific Antigen, which is a light-molecular-weight glycoprotein commonly found in male semen, secreted mainly by prostatic ductal epithelial cells.
In addition, PSA also exists in the blood, but they have very low concentrations in plasma, the mean value is usually less than 4 ng/ml.
Currently PSA test is the tool to screen patients for prostate cancer .
Xét nghiệm PSA được chỉ định để sàng lọc bệnh nhân ung thư tuyến tiền liệt
2. PSA . Test Procedure
After going to the hospital and checking a few clinical manifestations, the doctor will order a PSA test according to the instructions.
Your doctor or nurse will draw a small amount of blood as prescribed under your vein and have it analyzed in a laboratory.
Results will be displayed as ng/ml and it will take some time for you to wait for the results.
Although the PSA test is used to assess the possibility of prostate cancer, for accurate results, the doctor will refer to a few more objective factors:
Age of the disease Patient: The PSA level increases with the age of the patient The size of the prostate gland in the body of the person doing the test Assess the change in the PSA test index: The patient ejaculate about 48 hours before going for the test, collective high-intensity exercise, previous medical procedures on the prostate that will alter PSA test numbers PSA in the blood.
Bác sĩ cần dựa vào chỉ số xét nghiệm PSA và các thông tin khác để đánh giá chính xác tình trạng bệnh
3. Meaning of PSA
The PSA test index warns of some diseases such as prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy, urinary retention requiring urethral catheterization and especially this is an indicator of prostate cancer screening test.
In which, if the PSA index is greater than 10 ng/ml, the chance of cancer is 80%, and the index is greater than 20 ng/ml, the chance of cancer is 90%. However, to be certain of the diagnosis, your doctor will do more prostate biopsies to make a final diagnosis.
PSA test index also helps to predict the progression of cancer, helping specialists monitor the effectiveness of treatment:
PSA test index is less than 10 ng\ml: The cancer is still present. localized in prostate PSA greater than 30 ng/ml: 80% of cancers are in stage 3 PSA greater than 50 ng/ml: 80% of cancer has spread to the vesicle distant metastasis
4. When should a PSA test be done?
When PSA testing should be done when appropriate is a concern of many patients. In the past, the PSA test was done when ordered by a doctor, but today, you can actively do this test to monitor your health
For men aged 50 and older, the risk Prostate cancer rates are higher than younger men. Therefore, these subjects need to be screened for prostate cancer regularly. You should go for a PSA test once a year so that you can detect prostate cancer early and have a timely treatment plan if you have this disease.
Nên đi làm xét nghiệm PSA thường xuyên để phát hiện bệnh kịp thời
If you have a family member with a history of prostate cancer, you should pay more attention to your health. The risk of you getting this disease due to genetic causes is very high. Therefore, men over the age of 40 should be tested for PSA to prevent the risk of undetected cancer
For prostate cancer patients undergoing treatment, a PSA test should be performed to monitor Monitor the effectiveness of treatment as well as check the risk of disease recurrence.
Currently, at Vinmec International General Hospital, there is an intensive prostate cancer examination package for customers.
This is a reliable address for you to choose to perform prostate cancer screening and treatment methods with the following advantages:
Leading modern ultrasound system. Laboratory testing system meets international standards. There is a team of leading experts with rich experience in the field of urology. After screening and screening, doctors will directly consult and perform intensive treatment right at Vinmec if cancer is detected. Here, patients will receive cancer treatment according to the most advanced and modern methods: laparoscopic surgery with robots, radiation and chemotherapy. Professional customer service. Any questions that need to be answered by a specialist doctor as well as if you want to be examined and treated at Vinmec International General Hospital, you can contact Vinmec Health System nationwide or register online. online HERE.
