President Joe BidenThe last known prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test was in 2014, as questions arose about how far his cancer is spreading and why it was not caught previously.
“President Biden’s last known PSA was in 2014. Prior to Friday, President Biden had never been diagnosed with prostate cancer,” a Biden spokesman told Fox News.
PSA tests are blood tests that are primarily used for screening. Prostate cancer. According to Mayo Clinic, the test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigens (PSAs) in the blood.
PSA is a protein produced by both cancerous and non-cancer tissues of the prostate, and is a small gland under the male bladder. According to Mayo Clinic, it has been found mainly in semen and is also produced in the prostate.
Small amounts of PSA are usually circulated in the blood.
“PSA tests can detect high levels of PSA that may indicate the presence of prostate cancer,” the clinic says on its website. “However, many other conditions, such as the enlarged or inflamed prostate, can also increase PSA levels. Therefore, determining the meaning of a high PSA score can be complicated.”
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The former president’s prostate cancer is characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (grade group 5) with “metastasis to the bone.” Biden Cancer Ranking and Grading System on Gleason Scale Prostate cancer Severity has caused concern as it correlates with high-grade cancer.
Former President Joe Biden’s last known prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test was in 2014, his spokesperson told Fox News. (The Washington Post via Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post; Istock)
The fact that Biden’s cancer is classified as “hormonal sensitivity” means it may be responsive to hormone therapy and therefore may be more treatable.
Biden’s diagnosis of prostate cancer sparked several questions about why he couldn’t get caught earlier despite having had several physical examinations.
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“It’s happening that the public is not aware of.” President Donald Trump I said on Monday. “I think someone has to talk to his doctor.”
“This is no longer politically correct. This is dangerous to our country,” he added. “No one told the truth.”
