Men’s Prostate Health Event – Dec. 12th in River Falls

Know Your Stats Conference - Dr. Gaertner, Dr. Knoedler

Dr. Gaertner and Dr. Knoedler have been invited to speak at the Dec. 12th Men’s Prostate Health Event in River Falls, WI. The event will be held at River Falls Area Hospital Conference Rooms. At the conference, Dr. Gaertner and Dr. Knoedler will present on the latest advancements in prostate screenings and other risk factors, options and treatments. The event will contain patient stories, presentations and videos.

One lucky attendee will with a $100 Cabellas gift card!

To register call 715-307-6060. Space is limited.

Knowing your PSA score – from George Wilson of the Buffalo Bills

George Wilson, safety for the Buffalo Bills talks about knowing your stats.

Stats to know:

blood pressure
blood sugar
cholesterol

get your PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen Test) Score

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood. (source: cancer.gov)

Schedule a consultation with the best-of-the-best. Call (651) 999-6899 to set up an appointment.

If you feel that you may be in need of surgery, request a consultation online.

What is a PSA Score? (Prostate-Specific Antigen Test)

The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland. (source: cancer.gov)

How is a PSA Score measured?

A blood test is taken and a laboratory test is performed to find the level of PSA in the blood. A man’s PSA level alone does not give doctors enough information to distinguish between benign prostate conditions and cancer.

What happens if the PSA Score is high?

Always discuss your PSA Score with your doctor. An elevated PSA score could be caused/effected by:

prostate cancer
benign prostate enlargement
inflammation
infection
age
race

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Gaertner or Dr. Knoelder