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PSA

Also known as: Total PSA; Free PSA; Complexed PSA
Formal name: Prostate Specific Antigen
Related tests: Digital Rectal Exam (DRE); Tumor markers

Common Questions

1.  If I have prostate cancer, what are my options?

The most common treatments include radiation, hormone therapy, and surgery. For more information, see Prostate Cancer and the Links associated with this article.

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2.  Will PSA testing detect all prostate cancers?

No. Sometimes cancer cells do not produce much PSA, and the test will be negative even when the disease is present.

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