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If you are like many men, you have thought about your risk for developing prostate cancer. It may be comforting to know that important new developments in prostate cancer screening have made it possible to detect and treat the disease early on. However, testing and treatment options vary from patient to patient, so you should speak with your doctor to review these answers to frequently asked questions about PSA testing.
What Does the PSA Test Involve?
PSA stands for Prostate-Specific Antigen, a protein produced by the cells in the prostate gland. A PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood by using a small blood sample. Because PSA levels are often elevated in men with prostate cancer, some experts recommend a PSA test in conjunction with a digital rectal exam to test for cancer.
Who Should Have the PSA Test?
Until recently, many professional medical organizations recommended PSA testing for high-risk candidates and all men over age 50. Although some doctors continue to recommend this screening procedure, they stress that all patients should be aware of potential risks associated with the PSA test
What Are the Risks of PSA Testing?
Various factors can cause a man’s PSA levels to fluctuate, and there is no specific normal or abnormal level of blood PSA. The test may give false-positive or false-negative results, leading to over or under-treatment of prostate cancer. Also, even if a tumor is detected, some tumors grow so slowly that they will never be life-threatening.
What Are the Pros of PSA Testing?
PSA testing itself is relatively simple and pain-free, and the test has helped many patients and their doctors detect cancer early. When cancer is diagnosed in the earliest stages of the disease, it is generally easier to successfully treat.
Colorado CyberKnife VSI is dedicated to helping all our patients successfully treat prostate cancer. If you have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may want to consider non-invasive robotic radiation as part of your treatment. To learn more about our free-standing Rocky Mountain facility’s comprehensive options for personalized cancer care, call (888) 592-8185 today.
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Finding out that you or a loved one has prostate cancer is a difficult experience, but it is easier to handle when you approach treatment through small, manageable steps. As you will learn in this video, diagnosis and assessment is the first step that you will need to take.
The Gleason grading system assesses the aggressiveness of a patient’s prostate cancer. Using the results of your biopsy, a doctor examines tissue patterns and assigns your cancer a number from one to five based on the degree of cell deformation. By looking at the two most common tissue patterns, the doctor can determine how advanced your cancer is.
The Gleason Score is only one of three tools used to assess the stage of prostate cancer at Colorado CyberKnife VSI. We are dedicated to helping each patient receive the highest level of customized care from diagnosis through treatment. Call our Rocky Mountain facility today at (888) 592-8185 to learn more about our state-of-the-art technologies—including prostate cancer robotic radiation.
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If you’re looking for a non-invasive treatment option for prostate cancer, ask your oncologist if you’re a good candidate for CyberKnife surgery. Despite the name, CyberKnife does not involve any incisions. Instead, CyberKnife is a type of radiation therapy that destroys cancer cells from outside the body. It is suitable for men whose cancer has not spread beyond the prostate gland. Most men require a total of five CyberKnife treatment sessions, which typically last about 30 to 40 minutes and do not usually induce discomfort. This Denver prostate cancer treatment is also supported by clinical research. In one study that evaluated men five years after undergoing CyberKnife, 95% of low-risk patients had no elevation in PSA levels. If you know someone who is concerned about prostate health, please feel free to pass along this infographic.
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If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with cancer, you know firsthand how emotional the experience can be. To help you through the challenge of a cancer diagnosis, Colorado CyberKnife VSI is dedicated to providing cancer treatments with the highest standard in medical treatment in a picturesque Rocky Mountain facility that feels more like home than a hospital. Visit these sites to learn more about different types of cancer and your options for care.
Check out this NPR article to find out how a healthy diet and regular exercise can help cancer patients and survivors improve their quality of life and lower their risk of recurrence.
Read this ABC News article to find out how yoga can help cancer patients relax, improve their moods, and combat fatigue and insomnia.
This New York Times article provides six ways for new cancer patients to cope with their diagnosis.
Read this Huffington Post article to learn more about why CyberKnife is one of the most effective treatments in managing prostate cancer.
Should you have a PSA test? Talk to your doctor about testing for prostate cancer early, and read this article from the Mayo Clinic to decide if a PSA test may be right for you.
Patients from all over the United States come to Colorado CyberKnife VSI for our state-of-the-art treatments. Call us (888) 592-8185 today or visit our website to learn more about our services.
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SET the PACE for Prostate Cancer 5K
Presented by Colorado CyberKnife
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Stapleton Central Park – Denver, CO
More cases of Prostate Cancer are diagnosed each year than any other major cancer!
More than 33,000 men will die from the disease this year!
1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
Join the celebration of our fathers, husbands, sons and brothers by increasing the awareness of prostate cancer! Honoring patients, survivors and their family members the SET the PACE provides a fun day of activities for the whole family! Dogs and strollers are welcome!
Proceeds from this event are used for research, to advance early detection tools,
and to provide free prostate health exams to men throughout Colorado.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Stapleton Central Park
7:30 am: Registration and Packet Pick Up Opens
8:25 am: Dash for Dad (Free Kids Run)
8:30 am: 5k Run/Walk Start
8:35 am: 1 Mile Walk Start
9:20 am: Awards and Survivor Recognition
Event Contact:
Heidi Dudley
heidi.schuman@prostateconditions.org
7009 S. Potomac Street, Suite 125
Centennial, CO 80112
1.866.4PROST8
