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Groups offer free PSA testing
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:00

In an effort to get more men to seek PSA testing, many community health groups offer the procedure for free, a move which experts say may reduce the instance of death from the disease.... Full Story

Groups offer free PSA testing
Date: 2010-08-20 00:00:00

Despite the fact that studies have linked regular PSA testing to lower levels of prostate cancer, some experts feel that too few men are seeking the procedure. Several obstacles stand in the way of getting more men tested, including education, access and interest in prostate health.... Full Story

Groups advocate for PSA testing
Date: 2010-08-23 00:00:00

PSA testing has recently come under fire from some critics who claim that it leads to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatment. However, most health experts believe that the test is a vital diagnostic for detecting prostate cancer that saves many men's lives.... Full Story

Common herbicide linked to prostate health problems
Date: 2010-08-25 00:00:00

PSA testing may benefit men who have been exposed to the herbicide Atrazine, as a new study has found that the weed killer may cause inflammation that leads to prostate health problems.... Full Story

PSA testing is a vital part of men's health, experts say
Date: 2010-08-27 00:00:00

When it is found early, prostate cancer can be extremely treatable and relatively easy to cure. However, when the problem goes undiscovered and is allowed to develop, it can have deadly consequences.... Full Story