The association between clinically determined periodontal disease and prostate-specific antigen concentration in men without prostate cancer: the 2009 –2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

ConclusionsIn this US nationally representative sample, men with periodontal disease did not have higher serum PSA and were not more likely to have clinically elevated PSA after taking into account age and other factors, contrary to the hypothesis. This study suggests that periodontal disease does not notably affect the specificity of PSA for prostate cancer screening.
Source: Cancer Causes and Control - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research