#ProstateCancer doesn’t just affect those diagnosed — it touches the lives of their families, friends and entire communities. At our Mission Possible fundraiser in June, we heard from Rick Steves, who shared his deeply personal journey — one that began with a routine doctor's appointment and led to a life-changing diagnosis. With a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of 55, Rick faced a daunting challenge. But thanks to the expert care of Dr. Daniel Lin and the team at Fred Hutch and UW Medici

PROSTATE CANCER About prostate specific antigen (PSA) The prostate specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that measures the level of PSA in the bloodstream. PSA is a substance produced by the prostate gland. Elevated levels of PSA in the blood can indicate the presence of prostate cancer, although other conditions affecting the prostate can also cause an increase in PSA levels. Typically, a higher PSA level suggests a higher likelihood of a prostate issue. However, it's important to note th

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