Editor's note: second of two parts; read part one here.. In the first part of our series, we described how PSA is used as a screening tool to help detect prostate cancer in men who don't have symptoms ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hormonal changes in a man's aging body can cause the prostate to grow—resulting in urinary problems since the gland is wrapped ...

Screening for prostate cancer becomes more complex in men over the age of 70. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) currently recommends against routine PSA testing in this age group. The PSA ...

Bill LaRosa knew his family history. His father had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and survived it, later died from colon cancer. At 75, when LaRosa did blood work for his annual physical, his ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Every year, I used to get a physical, which included a prostate exam as well as blood tests with PSA. When my doctor retired, I had a hard time finding a new one I liked. It has been ...