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Austin CyberKnife: Prostate Cancer Screenings
1. PROSTATE CANCER
SCREENINGS
What to know about getting screened for prostate cancer.
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2. Cancer Screenings
Screening tests look for cancer in people who do not have any
symptoms. Screenings can help find cancer at an early stage,
which makes it easier to treat. If a doctor suggests a screening
test, he or she does not necessarily think you have cancer.
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Please note: We encourage consumers to thoroughly review and understand all
treatment options. The information presented here is not all-inclusive. Rather, it
represents a starting point to learn more about medical conditions and treatment
options. This is not intended as a substitute for medical advice from your professional
healthcare provider. Contact your professional healthcare provider to find out if
CyberKnife treatment is right for you.
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3. Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
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There are a number of factors that may qualify a patient for prostate cancer screening:
• Age - Generally over the age of 50
• Race - African-American men have a higher risk for unknown reasons.
• Nationality - Asian men, for example, have a lower risk.
• Diet - Red meat and dairy products tend to increase risk.
• Lack of exercise
• Family history of prostate cancer
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The American Urological Association (AUA) recommends that men ages 55 to 69 discuss
the benefits and harms of prostate cancer screening with their doctors.
4. Types of Prostate Cancer Screenings
Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
A DRE is a physical rectal exam given by a doctor or nurse who is feeling the prostate for
lumps, abnormal size, or anything else that seems unusual.
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Prostate-specific Antigen Test (PSA)
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced exclusively by prostate cells. A blood
test is performed to measure your PSA level and this may help to detect early prostate
cancer. The chance of having prostate cancer goes up as your PSA level increases.
However, a PSA level of ≥ 4 ng/ml does not automatically mean you have cancer. An
elevated level can also be due to other conditions, such as benign enlargement of the
prostate (BPH), a urinary tract infection or a prostate infection.
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If the doctor suspects prostate cancer, a biopsy of the prostate may be done. Then treatment
options will be thoroughly discussed.
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Austin CyberKnife is a department of University Medical Center
Brackenridge, a member of the Seton Healthcare Family. It was
the first in the central Texas region to offer CyberKnife
treatment, giving our physicians the most experience treating
patients with this technology in the area.
Medical Director: Dr. Doug Rivera
Medical Physicist: Jim Hevezi, PhD