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A Better Blood Test For Prostate Cancer
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Posted in Prostate Disorders on June 7, 2007
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Is this test available to me in any way?
Posted by: rtrowbridge | June 9, 2007 7:57 AM
As with all clinical trials, there will most likely be some type of inclusion and exclusion criteria, so please contact Dr. Getzenberg's office directly as per the contact information provided on this page for further details.
Posted by: Jo | July 30, 2008 8:15 AM
I'm supposed to have a second prostate biopsy - the first one a year ago was negative. My PSA was 4.3 when I had the biopsy, went down to 2.3 6 months after the biopsy after being prescribed Prostate 2.2 tablets, had a normal rectal exam this November, but the PSA went up to 3.9. I'd like to try the EPCA-2 blood test before doing another biopsy. When will it be available? The April 2007 news release said '18 months from April 2007' which would mean about now. Thanks.
Posted by: kenzrw | December 4, 2008 4:05 PM
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A really fascinating and exciting article. What a breakthrough for men who have a prostate biopsy, but don't get a definitive diagnosis as to whether or not it is prostate cancer. Thank you for the videocast as well. Very informative.
Posted by: Jo | June 9, 2007 7:15 AM