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Is the PCA3 test affected by the presence of a urinary tract infection?
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Prof. J Schalken - 2008/04/10
How should the PCA3 Score be interpreted?
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Prof. J Schalken, Prof. H van Poppel and Prof. B Tombal - 2008/04/10
Is the PCA3 Score age-dependent?
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Prof. J Schalken, Prof. H van Poppel and Prof. B Tombal - 2008/04/10
5a-reductase inhibitors, such as finasteride and dutasteride, decrease the size of the prostate and the serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) level. Do these agents also impact on the PCA3 Score?
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Prof. H van Poppel and Prof. J Schalken - 2008/04/10
Can the PCA3 Score be used for active surveillance?
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Prof. H van Poppel, Prof. J Schalken and Prof. B Tombal - 2008/04/10
Would the PCA3 test be a good option for men with a high prostate specific antigen (PSA) level and an enlarged prostate who have had a colostomy, i.e. in whom a prostate biopsy by means of a rectal approach can not be performed?
Reviewed by Prof. Jack Schalken, Prof. Bertrand Tombal and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel - 2008/04/10
What is the difference between the PCA3 test and PSA?
Reviewed by Prof. Jack Schalken, Prof. Bertrand Tombal and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel - 2007/11/16
What is PCA3?
Reviewed by Prof. Jack Schalken, Prof. Bertrand Tombal and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel - 2007/11/16
When should I use a PCA3 test?
Reviewed by Prof. Jack Schalken, Prof. Bertrand Tombal and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel - 2007/11/16
How will the PCA3 test be done?
Reviewed by Prof. Jack Schalken, Prof. Bertrand Tombal and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel - 2007/11/15
What is the most important advantage of the PCA3 test?
Reviewed by Prof. Jack Schalken, Prof. Bertrand Tombal and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel - 2007/11/16
What are the current problems in the diagnosis of early organ-confined prostate cancer?
Reviewed by Prof. Jack Schalken, Prof. Bertrand Tombal and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel - 2007/11/16
Which physician should I consult to perform the PCA3 test?
Reviewed by Prof. Jack Schalken, Prof. Bertrand Tombal and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel - 2007/11/16
How long do I have to wait for the result of the PCA3 test?
Reviewed by Prof. Jack Schalken, Prof. Bertrand Tombal and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel - 2007/11/16
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