PSA test

Nelson man, Lee Nelson, who survived prostate cancer was a retired doctor said that prostate cancer. in the detection of prostate cancer men must be much more proactive. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer
in 1997 after his first routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Up until then he had absolutely no symptoms or idea that he had the cancer that was spreading throughout his body as he was very fit and in good shape physically at 55 years old.

Returning home to the USA after the PSA test Nelson sort out advice from some of the best prostate cancer experts.

‘I was given seven different medical opinions, all strongly voiced,’ he said.

After studying thousands of medical papers on the topic, he decided on a ‘controversial’ treatment plan combining radiation therapy, hormonal therapy and lifestyle changes.

It’s important to understand that there are many treatment options and therefore many potential side effects from cancer so we need to understand the disease.

‘Prostate cancer is a very insidious disease, it’s really sneaky and you’ve got to have your blood tested because you can have no symptoms like me and have a very, very dangerous situation,’ he said.

‘If I had waited one more year without getting a test, I wouldn’t be alive today. It’s as simple as that.

Nelson recommends that men start getting the PSA Test at 35 years if they have a family history of prostate cancer; otherwise they should begin testing at 40 years old.

Where breast cancer is the leading killer of women in NZ, prostate cancer is the no 1 cancer killer of men’ he said. breast cancer is publicised and promoted much more however.

diet could help the prevention of the disease, try substituting fish for red meat, take Vitamin D, try to reduce your stress levels and increase your exercise. fruits like pomegranate and berries were beneficial for prostate health, he said.

Also if taken early and regularly any of the good natural Prostate Supplements could also help to prevent cancers developing.

In another case in NZ a 70-year-old man consulted his doctor at a health clinic with urinary symptoms that suggested an enlarged prostate. As is standard procedure the doctor did a PSA blood test. The results caused the doctor to suspect prostate cancer as the PSA levels were elevated. The GP then decided that a repeat PSA Test should be performed after three months. The clinic did write to the man once to remind him that he needed to have a further PSA test but didn’t followup that initial contact.

After a year the man consulted his doctor about blood in his urine. That test showed higher psa levels than 12 months previous . Following prioritisation by a consultant urologist the man was

subsequently diagnosed with prostate cancer which had spread.

What you can learn from this is that you should; Take prostate supplements such as %Maximum Prostate1% maximum prostate early in life before you see the symptoms.

Prevention is better than cure.
Get your first PSA test at 40 years of age
Repeat PSA blood tests every 12 months – closer together perhaps as you get older
If the tests show raised PSA level and your doctor wants to have another test a few months later – don’t forget!
Ask to be referred to a Urologist if PSA levels are too high

Prostate cancer is thought to be the most common cancer in New Zealand men, with more than 2,900 men diagnosed every year. 50% (335) of the 670 that die per year from prostate cancer could be prevented in NZ through early detection. See %PSA Testing2% PSA Testing for more info.
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