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What is a PSA test? What do PSA levels mean? And when should men consider prostate cancer screening? November is Movember, an important opportunity to raise awareness of men's health and prostate cancer. In this special episode of UroPatient, host Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, welcomes guest presenter Alex Hughes, LEAD FNP – Urology, for an educational discussion about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and what men should know about their prostate health. WHAT IS PSA? PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a protein produced by the prostate gland. A PSA blood test measures the amount of this protein in the blood and can help healthcare professionals evaluate prostate health and assess the possibility of prostate cancer. An elevated PSA does not automatically mean cancer. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), inflammation, infection, and other factors can also affect PSA levels. Likewise, a PSA result alone cannot rule cancer in or out. 

 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
✅ PSA testing explained: Understand what the PSA blood test measures and why it matters.

✅ Understanding PSA levels: Learn why results must be interpreted in context and why there is no single number that tells the whole story.

✅ Prostate cancer screening: Explore the importance of discussing screening benefits, limitations, and potential risks with your healthcare provider.

✅ What can raise PSA? Learn about prostate enlargement, inflammation, infection, and other possible influences.

✅ What happens after an elevated PSA? Depending on the situation, next steps may include repeating the test, additional risk assessment, prostate MRI, or prostate biopsy.

✅ When should men discuss PSA testing? Age, family history, inherited risk factors, overall health, and personal preferences can influence screening decisions.

✅ Movember and men's health: Use this awareness month as a reminder to take prostate health seriously and have informed conversations with your healthcare team. 

 WHY THIS CONVERSATION MATTERS 

 Prostate cancer is an important men's health issue, and early evaluation can help identify men who may benefit from further investigation. PSA screening is a personal decision that should be made with a healthcare professional after discussing individual risk, potential benefits, and possible harms. Remember: PSA is a screening and evaluation tool, not a cancer diagnosis. An elevated result does not automatically mean cancer or mean that a biopsy is always necessary. 

 MEET YOUR PRESENTERS Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA — Host of UroPatient, experienced urology nurse clinician, educator, and patient advocate. Alex Hughes, LEAD FNP – Urology — Guest presenter sharing a urology-focused perspective on PSA testing and prostate health.

 For urologists, urology nurses, advanced practice providers, technicians, practice administrators, and other healthcare professionals, understanding the technology and support available to today’s urology practices is an important part of keeping pace with an evolving healthcare environment.

*The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.