Diagnostic Blood Test Detects Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers found in American men, second only to skin cancer. In 2018, the American Cancer Society estimates 165,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed, and 29,500 men will die from the disease. [1] Because of the […]
Reference: “Twenty-year Risk of Prostate Cancer Death by Midlife Prostate-specific Antigen and a Panel of Four Kallikrein Markers in a Large Population-based Cohort of Healthy Men” Authors: Daniel D Sjoberg, Andrew J Vickers, Melissa Assel, Anders Dahlin, Bing Ying Poon, David Ulmert, Hans Lilja. 2018. Eur Urol A landmark study recently reported in European Urology […]
Results Indicate Effectiveness of 4Kscore Test for All Men, Including African American Men A prospective study conducted at various institutions within the U.S. Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Health System has found the 4Kscore Test accurately predicted the risk for aggressive prostate cancer in men prior to biopsy. The results of this study confirm the findings of […]
Would you drive your car for two years without checking the oil? Some men wait more than two years between physician visits. Would you put off updating your smart phone until it stopped working? Many men endure symptoms until severe pain finally drives them to seek treatment. Most men recognize the importance of regular maintenance […]
With the release of a new draft document, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) has proposed a change in its stance on the advisability of PSA prostate cancer screening for men ages 55 to 69. The new recommendations are based on evidence that supports some benefit to such screenings for the early detection of […]
If you’ve received a recent prostate cancer diagnosis, it’s normal to feel numb, grief-stricken, shocked or angry as you process the reality that cancer is now part of your story. Though all these reactions are normal, they can slowly drain your emotional and mental energy if you allow them to consume you. To understand clinical […]
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that comes with a certain amount of trepidation for most of us. The stress of selecting the right gift can take the fun out of the sentiment. However, we might just have the perfect gift idea for the special person in your life; peace of mind for your […]
The 4Kscore accurately provides the risk of aggressive prostate cancer, reducing the number of unnecessary prostate biopsies performed annually. The accuracy of the 4Kscore algorithm to provide the risk of high grade prostate cancer is based on over a decade of research completed by scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and other leading international […]
This time of year, health is a core focus for many of us. With a new year comes new beginnings and the opportunity to refocus our attention on the people and areas of our lives that matter most. If you aim to take a more proactive approach to your health in 2017, we congratulate you. […]
We often hear from patients and physicians interested in learning more about the cost associated with the 4Kscore test, and whether the test is covered under Medicare, Medicaid or other health insurance plans. This is a confusing area and the answers always vary – because of different insurance carriers and plans. Bridging the Gap Between […]
