Urine Test Reduced Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies by 64%, Study Finds
Researchers reported that the test reduced unnecessary biopsies by up to 64% without compromising detection of aggressive prostate cancers.
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Genomic Test Shows Promise for Identifying High-Risk Prostate Cancer in African American Men
A genomic test widely used in prostate cancer care can more accurately identify which men with early-stage disease face high risk of recurrence after treatment.
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Genomic Test Shows Promise for Guiding Chemotherapy Decisions in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Phase 3 STAMPEDE trial data demonstrates Decipher Prostate test can predict docetaxel treatment benefit, potentially helping patients avoid unnecessary toxicity.
Urine Test Detects Prostate Cancer and Reduces Unnecessary Biopsies
A new study validated a urine test that offers a less invasive, more accurate alternative to traditional prostate cancer screening.
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Why Genomic Tests for Prostate Cancer Need Better Data
A review found gaps remain for genomic classifier tests for their cost-effectiveness, clinical utility, and impact on diverse populations.
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New Blood Test Predicts Prognosis for Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients
The AR-ctDETECT test identifies circulating tumor DNA in advanced prostate cancer patients, providing critical insights for prognostication.
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Researchers Discover Genetic Marker to Identify Aggressive Prostate Cancers Early
A genetic variant in the PSA gene may help improve prostate cancer diagnostics by distinguishing between aggressive and non-aggressive types.
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Early Blood Test Predicts Survival in Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A study shows that measuring CTCs at the time of metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis can predict survival and guide treatment decisions.
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How Prostate Cancer Screening Advancements Are Reducing Overtreatment
A new prostate cancer screening method could help better predict which patients need to undergo a biopsy, reducing unnecessary procedures.
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GRAIL’s Galleri Test Shows High Accuracy to Detect Aggressive Prostate Cancers
GRAIL’s Galleri multi-cancer early detection test demonstrates strong performance in preferentially identifying aggressive prostate cancers.
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Researchers Discover Novel Nanoparticles in Blood that Could Transform Cancer Diagnosis
A newly discovered class of RNA molecules in extracellular vesicles could serve as biomarkers for non-invasive cancer diagnosis.
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Prostate Cancer: Is AI the Answer to Limit Need of Biopsies?
A retrospective study shows that combining risk markers, MRI evaluation, and AI can more accurately predict prostate cancer risk.
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Why Men Should be Screened for the ‘Breast Cancer Gene’
Studies indicate men with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations face significant cancer risks, prompting new national screening guidelines.
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Prostate Cancer Blood Test Equally Effective Across Ethnic Groups
A prostate cancer test using protein and genetic markers improves diagnosis accuracy and reduces unnecessary procedures across ethnic groups.
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Prostate Cancer Risks for Transgender Women on Hormone Therapy
A study warns that transgender women on hormone therapy may have artificially low PSA levels, potentially delaying prostate cancer diagnosis.
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New Urine Test Detects High-Grade Prostate Cancer
The new urine-based test aims to differentiate between slow-growing and aggressive forms of prostate cancer.
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Blood Test Could Improve Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer
A study found an active surveillance blood test for prostate cancer could predict whether a patient had indolent or aggressive disease.
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Prostate Cancer Screening with a PSA Test Leads to OverdiagnosisÂ
A study investigating a single invitation to a PSA blood test to screen for prostate cancer found it had a small impact on reducing deaths.
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