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uppityperson

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24. DRE and PCA3 are 2 other tests, PSA is not "the ONLY test".

Fri Jul 6, 2012, 12:41 AM

Jul 2012

DRE is digital rectal exam. PCA3 is a fairly new urine test. Yes, digital exam is a test performed on most men to check for enlarged prostate and prostate cancer. Not fun but hey, try getting a pap and pelvic exam.

Yes, PSA does have false negatives and there has been a need to develop a better blood/urine test. PCA3 is the urine test and another more sensitive with less false negatives blood test is also being worked on.

I must admit that when they changed PAP recommendations from annually to every other yr or every few yrs for those NOT in a high risk category, it took me aback. It sounds like this is how you feel about decreasing PSA and mammogram frequency to those NOT in a high risk group.

However, if men get their annual exam, a DRE will be included. If men or women are in high risk groups, they will be able to get tested as needed. Studies have shown that testing everyone (pap, mammo, psa) isn't necessary.

And, again, PSA is NOT "the ONLY test". There are others and more are needed.

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GOP Candidate Chris Collins: 'People Now Don't Die From Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer' [View all] LynneSin Jul 2012 OP

Elizabeth Edwards?? Control-Z Jul 2012 #1

I hope he's flooded with wake-up calls Ilsa Jul 2012 #2

Check your facts...No more routine checkups anyway! ElizabethB Jul 2012 #3

Yeah, damn that Obama! Iggo Jul 2012 #4

It's not Obama's "Preventive Services Task Force" OKNancy Jul 2012 #5

You are wrong again ElizabethB Jul 2012 #13

preventative medicine is not FFRREEEE under obamacare. mopinko Jul 2012 #6

That's awesome ElizabethB Jul 2012 #14

can you provide me with a link stating that they aren't? mopinko Jul 2012 #16

Yes, but have you heard of Google? It's really helpful :) ElizabethB Jul 2012 #17

it doesn't say anything about insurance coverage. mopinko Jul 2012 #18

Once again...please try google ElizabethB Jul 2012 #19

this is how it works on du- you make a statement mopinko Jul 2012 #49

Here you go, this shows they will be covered in routine checkups. uppityperson Jul 2012 #33

They will be covered. cyberswede Jul 2012 #34

Yay for more Faux Snooze misinformation!! BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #8

I'm not quoting Fox ElizabethB Jul 2012 #20

Link? trumad Jul 2012 #9

Tell us more about the death panels that don't really exist! Arkana Jul 2012 #11

Okay, but this isn't just "politics" for me ElizabethB Jul 2012 #21

That is not in the ACA. Ruby the Liberal Jul 2012 #22

It's not fear mongering...it's reality. ElizabethB Jul 2012 #23

How's this? cyberswede Jul 2012 #25

For crying outloud....Thanks for proving my point! ElizabethB Jul 2012 #35

Unnecessary to screen EVERYONE. How does showing covered screenings mean they won't be covered? uppityperson Jul 2012 #36

Okay in Baby steps ElizabethB Jul 2012 #41

Your link goes to 1995 Guide. Here's current info on PSA tests, etc, from uspstf uppityperson Jul 2012 #26

Sorry for the error but it says the same thing anyway!!! ElizabethB Jul 2012 #28

Not for everyone. There are reasons why. Did you read those? uppityperson Jul 2012 #31

Oh for Pete's sake... cyberswede Jul 2012 #32

Yes and I responded his post as well---that just proves my point ElizabethB Jul 2012 #42

uspstf on breast cancer screenings... uppityperson Jul 2012 #27

And like I said before ElizabethB Jul 2012 #29

"The decision to start regular, biennial screening mammography before the age of 50 should be an... uppityperson Jul 2012 #30

But ACA will cover them. nt uppityperson Jul 2012 #37

Perhaps that is because Breast Cancer SunsetDreams Jul 2012 #40

DRE and PCA3 are 2 other tests, PSA is not "the ONLY test". uppityperson Jul 2012 #24

You should probably stop drinking the red stuff in your thermometer. Arkana Jul 2012 #47

Links & Views ElizabethB Jul 2012 #12

You don't like the fact that Obamacare will continue to cover psa and mammograms? Seriously? uppityperson Jul 2012 #38

you are misinforming people ElizabethB Jul 2012 #43

And evidently Republicans don't die of acute stupidity. hobbit709 Jul 2012 #7

I'm sure Mr. Collins is drawing on years of medical experience Arkana Jul 2012 #10

Knowledge is dangerous and Ignorance is cheap $$$ ElizabethB Jul 2012 #15

Since it is in the ACA that ins companies cover them, how is it healthcare rationing? uppityperson Jul 2012 #39

Why are you doing this? ElizabethB Jul 2012 #44

Oh goodness here: SunsetDreams Jul 2012 #45

ummm yeah...but the Topic of the thread was the PSA test for Prostate Cancer ElizabethB Jul 2012 #46

Oh I see, SunsetDreams Jul 2012 #48