Frequently Asked Questions
What information do I need to get started with Soar Dynamic Screening?
- You will need to gather some of your personal information, including:
- Year born
- Height & weight
- Your test and treatment information. Items with "*" are required, while the other items are optional and not required for the system to workYou may need to get some of this from your physician; if you do not have all of this information right away, you may save your entries and add items later before generating your first report.
- PSA test results*
- Free PSAA protein produced by the prostate that circulates freely in the blood, in contrast to PSA, which is bound to blood proteins. Taken together, both PSA and Free PSA measurements give a more accurate picture of a patient’s risk for prostate cancer than PSA alone. results
- Digital Rectal ExamA simple test used to screen for prostate cancer in its early stages or in some cases to estimate prostate volume (size). A doctor inserts a gloved finger into the patient’s rectum to feel for abnormalities in the prostate. (DRE) results
- Other treatments you may conduct with your doctor
Does Soar Dynamic Screening replace my doctor?
No, Soar Dynamic Screening does not replace your doctor. Dynamic Screening is intended to provide information to assist your doctor in assessing your prostateA donut-shaped gland the size and shape of a walnut
that surrounds the upper portion of the male urethra.
Its main function is to produce part of the fluid that
makes up semen. health. It also helps your doctor to conduct an investigation if it appears that a medical condition may be affecting your prostate. It does not provide medical advice, diagnose medical conditions, or prescribe tests or treatments; only your doctor can provide these medical services. Please see our Terms of Use to understand these limitations and your obligations when using this report with your doctor.How is Soar Dynamic Screening different from genetic testing?
Soar Dynamic Screening analyzes a number of personal health data, including PSA blood test results, family history and trends over time. Unlike genetic testing, Soar Dynamic Screening looks at factors that may change over time and indicate conditions that may provide actionable results for you and your doctor to discuss. If genetic testing shows you have an increased risk of prostate cancerUncontrolled growth of the cells of the prostate., then Soar allows you to increase your risk factor for prostate cancer just as you can for a family history of prostate cancer that increases your risk.How long does it take to generate my report and what will it look like?
Because Soar Dynamic Screening involves such comprehensive analysis, it typically takes at least four hours to generate each user’s report. Until it is complete you may log off and even close your browser; you will receive an email when your report is ready, at which point you can log back in to access and print your report for the duration of your Soar membership. You can see a sample report here.How do I know my information is private?
Information you provide to Soar does not include personal identifiers (e.g. social security number or actual birth date -- even your name can be withheld or a pseudonym can be used). This maximizes your privacy. Read our Privacy Policy for more information.How much does it cost?
Soar Dynamic Screening is currently available for $80.00 which provides you up to 30 prostate analyses (to accommodate ongoing treatment updates) over the course of one year.What payment methods do you accept?
We currently handle our billing through Paypal, which accepts major credit cards without requiring you to open a Paypal account.Is this service covered by my health insurance?
We are not currently aware of plans that cover Soar analysis.Will I be denied health coverage or have my policy cancelled if I have a 'probability' of cancer?
Reports provided by Soar BioDynamics are the property of the user and are not disclosed to insurance companies. Moreover, a probability of cancer is not a diagnosis by a doctor and should have no bearing on your health coverage.