Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/10/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Oct 13, 2011, at 2:09 PM, Scott Gregory wrote: > Herb: > Check out this article. > > http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/738934 > > It tests urine after a digital massage of the prostate and findings are > encouraging that if your number is low you likely do not need a biopsy. > Although I'm over simplifying the test. at this stage looks iffy, good specificity, poor sensitivity, misses almost 40% of prostate cancers.... Steve > > Scott Gregory > Realtor/Sales Representative > Royal LePAGE Triland Realty > London, On. > > Web Site > www.scottgregory.ca > > Email > scottgregory at mac.com > > > On 2011-10-13, at 4:33 PM, Herbert Kanner <kanner at acm.org> wrote: > >> What is a pca3 test? >> >> Herb >> >> >>> Steve: >>> In Canada they do a pca3 test which may or may not be covered by a >>> persons insurance, this in addition to a psa test if there is some >>> concern on an elevated number with the PSA test and one would like >>> further evidence. >>> I've not heard anyone on this list talk about that test. >>> >>> >>> >>> Scott >>> >>> >>> On 2011-10-13, at 10:11 AM, Steve Barbour <steve.barbour at gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> follow up.... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> http://news.yahoo.com/prostate-testings-dark-side-men-were-harmed-191337621.html >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> -- >> Herbert Kanner >> kanner at acm.org >> 650-326-8204 >> >> Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, >> for they are subtle and will pee >> on your computer! >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information