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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 - 2010/05/31- Keywords
- PCA3
- Test
- Time
- PCA3 Score
How will the PCA3 test be done?
Reviewed by
Prof. H. van Poppel, Prof. J. Schalken and Prof. B. Tombal - 2010/05/31
5α-reductase inhibitors, such as finasteride and dutasteride, decrease the size of the prostate and the serum PSA level. Do these agents also impact on the PCA3 Score?
Reviewed by
Prof. J. Schalken - 2010/07/29- Keywords
- Finasteride
- Dutasteride
- PSA
- PCA3
- Test
Does the volume of the urine sample that is collected for the PCA3 test influence the PCA3 Score?
Reviewed by
Prof. J. Schalken - 2010/08/24- Keywords
- PCA3
- Test
- Urine volume
Which physician should I consult to perform a PCA3 test?
Reviewed by
Prof. H. van Poppel, Prof. J. Schalken and Prof. B. Tombal - 2010/05/31
How much does the PCA3 test cost and is the PCA3 test covered by health insurances?
Reviewed by
PCA3 Editorial Board - 2010/08/06
Does the PCA3 Score only help in deciding whether a biopsy is needed or can it also aid in differentiating significant (aggressive) from insignificant (indolent) cancer?
Reviewed by
Prof. H. van Poppel, Prof. J. Schalken and Prof. B. Tombal - 2010/06/01- Keywords
- Biopsy
- DRE
- PCA3 Score
- PSA
- Test
- Indolent cancer
- Significant cancer
What is the difference between the PCA3 test and PSA?
Reviewed by Prof. Jack Schalken, Prof. Bertrand Tombal and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel - 2010/06/01- Keywords
- PCA3
- PSA
- Test
- Prostate cancer specific
When should I use a PCA3 test?
Reviewed by Prof. Jack Schalken, Prof. Bertrand Tombal and Prof. Hendrik Van Poppel - 2010/06/01
Can the PCA3 test be used to monitor disease response and/or recurrence of prostate cancer after local or systemic therapy?
Reviewed by
Prof. H van Poppel, Prof. J Schalken and Prof. B Tombal - 2010/07/27
Is the PCA3 Score age-dependent?
Reviewed by
Prof. J Schalken, Prof. H van Poppel and Prof. B Tombal - 2010/06/01- Keywords
- Diagnosis
- PCA3 Score
- Test
- PSA
- Age
Is the PCA3 test affected by the presence of a urinary tract infection?
Reviewed by
Prof. J Schalken - 2010/06/01- Keywords
- Urinary tract infection
- PCA3
- PCA3 Score
- Test
How should the PCA3 Score be interpreted?
Reviewed by
Prof. J Schalken, Prof. H van Poppel and Prof. B Tombal - 2010/06/04- Keywords
- Diagnosis
- PCA3 Score
- Test
- Biopsy
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 - 2010/06/01
Does recent ejaculation affect the PCA3 score?
Reviewed by
Prof. J. Schalken - 2010/06/01- Keywords
- DRE
- Ejaculation
- PCA3
- PSA
- Test
Can the PCA3 test aid in the decision whether a biopsy is needed in men suspected of having prostate cancer but who have been previously treated for prostatitis?
Reviewed by
Prof. B. Tombal - 2010/06/01- Keywords
- PCA3
- Test
- DRE
- Diagnosis
- Biopsy
- Prostate cancer specific
- PSA
- Prostatitis
