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09/24/2026

WHAT IS PSA DENSITY?

A PSA result is one number. PSA density helps put that number in context.

PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a protein produced by prostate cells. A PSA test measures its level in the blood.

PSA density, sometimes shortened to PSAD, compares the PSA level with the size, or volume, of the prostate. It is calculated by dividing PSA by prostate volume, commonly estimated through MRI or ultrasound.

Why does size matter? A larger prostate can produce more PSA, including from benign enlargement. The same PSA level may therefore be interpreted differently depending on prostate size.

Doctors may consider PSA density when assessing risk, deciding whether further evaluation is appropriate or monitoring someone on active surveillance. It is not a diagnosis. A higher PSA density does not prove cancer, and a lower one does not rule it out. It should be considered with PSA history, MRI, biopsy findings and individual risk factors.

You may hear 0.15 used as a reference point. It is not a universal pass-or-fail cutoff and should not be interpreted alone.

Consider asking:

“What is my prostate volume?”

“What is my PSA density?”

“How does it fit with my other results?”

Know your numbers. Ask what they mean. Stay engaged in your care.

This infographic is part of Blue Cure’s 2026 Know Your Numbers initiative, supported by H-E-B.

Download Blue Cure’s Know Your Numbers Men’s Health Checklist at BlueCure.org.

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For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.

09/21/2026

09/19/2026

MY PSA IS ELEVATED. WHAT SHOULD I ASK NEXT?

Seeing an elevated PSA result can create worry. But a PSA result cannot determine by itself whether you have prostate cancer.

PSA can rise for several reasons, including benign prostate enlargement, inflammation, infection or prostate cancer. That is why the number should be understood in context rather than interpreted alone.

Current guidance from the American Urological Association and Society of Urologic Oncology recommends repeating a newly elevated PSA before moving to a secondary biomarker, imaging or biopsy. Your doctor may also consider earlier PSA results, age, prostate size, family history and other individual risk factors.

If your PSA is elevated, ask:

“Should the test be repeated?”

“How does this compare with my earlier PSA results?”

“Could anything have affected the result?”

“What, if any, additional evaluation is appropriate?”

During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, our message is simple: Do not ignore the number, but do not immediately assume the worst. Ask what it means. Ask what comes next. Stay engaged in your care.

One number is not the whole story.

This infographic series is part of Blue Cure’s 2026 Know Your Numbers initiative, supported by H-E-B.

Download Blue Cure’s Know Your Numbers Men’s Health Checklist at BlueCure.org.

Help Blue Cure reach more men and families with prostate cancer education and advocacy. Donate at BlueCure.org/donate.

Ask more questions. Start the conversation.

Medical information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

09/14/2026

HAVE YOU ASKED THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE?

Sometimes an important health conversation begins with one simple question:

“When was your last checkup?”

“Have you asked your doctor about a PSA test?”

A man can look and feel healthy while important health issues go undetected. Prostate cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages, which is why routine checkups and informed conversations about risk matter.

PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. A PSA test is a blood test that can provide information about prostate health. It is not a yes-or-no cancer test, and the decision about whether and when to have one should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Current American Urological Association and Society of Urologic Oncology guidance says clinicians may offer a baseline PSA test between ages 45 and 50 for men at average risk. Screening should be offered between ages 40 and 45 for men at increased risk, including Black men, men with certain inherited gene mutations and men with a strong family history of prostate cancer.

Your father, brother, husband, partner, son or friend may not know when he last had a checkup. He may have been putting it off. You do not need to lecture or frighten him. Ask the question. Encourage him to learn his risk and speak with his doctor.

One question can start an important conversation.

This infographic series is part of Blue Cure’s 2026 Know Your Numbers initiative, supported by H-E-B.

Download Blue Cure’s Know Your Numbers Men’s Health Checklist at BlueCure.org.

Help Blue Cure reach more men and families with prostate cancer education and advocacy. Donate at BlueCure.org/donate.

Ask more questions. Start the conversation.

Medical information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

09/12/2026

WHAT IS PSA?

PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a protein produced by cells in the prostate. A PSA test measures the amount of PSA in the blood and can provide information about prostate health.

An elevated PSA does not automatically mean prostate cancer. PSA can also be elevated because of benign prostate enlargement, inflammation or infection and other factors.

PSA is not interpreted in isolation. Your doctor may consider your PSA level and how it changes over time along with your age, prostate size, family history and other individual risk factors. Depending on the circumstances, an elevated PSA may lead to a repeat PSA test or additional evaluation.

The important thing is to understand what your number means for you. Ask whether PSA testing is appropriate for you. If you have already had a PSA test, ask what the result means and whether you should be tracking it over time.

At Blue Cure, we want men to feel comfortable asking questions, talking about prostate health and becoming active participants in their healthcare. There is no shame or embarrassment in asking about something you do not understand.

Don’t wait for symptoms to start the conversation.

This infographic series is part of Blue Cure’s 2026 Know Your Numbers initiative, supported by H-E-B.

Download Blue Cure’s Know Your Numbers Men’s Health Checklist at BlueCure.org.

Help Blue Cure reach more men and families with prostate cancer education and advocacy. Donate at BlueCure.org/donate.

Ask more questions. Start the conversation.

Medical information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

09/10/2026

🚨 Would you know if you were at risk for prostate cancer?

For Gabe Canales, Men's Health Advocate with Blue Cure, the answer was no. Diagnosed with prostate cancer at just 35 years old and without symptoms, his experience highlights why awareness and early conversations matter.

Know your risk. Know your options. Stay in a PROstate of Mind.

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