Gotta’ Run: Men should make PSA test a priority

I read with interest Susan Shinn Turner’s results from her breast cancer exam. (Susan was a long-time running client when she still lived in Salisbury). In fact, we were on one of her training runs in 2013 that went south for me and led to the discovery of a major blood clot that resulted from a cross-country bike ride. The important goal for me that parallels Susan’s breast cancer exam is PSA testing to stay aware of prostate issues that may lead to cancer. As men age, prostate issue awareness is important. The prostate produces semen, propels it through the urethra and helps with urinary regulation. A PSA test is a simple blood test that will show abnormality. This year, it is estimated that nearly 300,000 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed. While there’s no single test to detect prostate cancer, doctors commonly use the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test as a screening tool. The test measures the amount of PSA, a protein that your prostate makes, in your blood.

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