Study eyes PSA tests for prostate cancer
(AP)


<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061101/ap_on_he_me/prostate_cancer"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/net/20061101/capt.d6cfebbdfe2b1fe16d689ed1d58e5127.pjpeg?x=130&y=97&sig=eVwCeHzrr02Po5xJZaPUJQ--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="A new study on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006 says how fast a man's PSA level is rising may signal that he has a life-threatening form of prostate cancer. The findings suggest men should consider a first PSA test around age 40, instead of the more usual 50, to use as a comparison for future changes. (AP Graphic)" border="0" /></a>AP - Prostate cancer is more likely to be life-threatening if the man's PSA level rose rapidly during the years before he was diagnosed, says a new study that may help change how PSA tests are used.</p><br clear="all"/>