FALSE, it is produced by both BENIGN and malignant tissues, which lessens the specificity of PSA to diagnosing prostate cancer. In general, tumor markers are produced by the tumor itself or by our body in response to the presence of cancer or non-cancerous conditions.
9 - Contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health - Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified - Personal history of other medical treatment. 0 ng/mL, according to the National Cancer Institute, though people have been found to have prostate cancer with lower levels. Providers and other health care staf should document to the highest specifcity to aid with the most correct coding choice. Especificamente na saúde dos homens, um dos exames mais conhecidos é o que mede o Antígeno Prostático Específico (PSA).