Prostate Cancer: Tests & Diagnosis
Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)
11/28/06, HealthwiseA digital (finger) rectal examination is done to check for problems with organs or other structures in the pelvis and lower belly. During the examination, a health professional gently puts a lubricated, gloved finger of one hand into t
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
05/15/07, HealthwiseA prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen in the blood. PSA is released into a man's blood by his prostate gland. Healthy men have low amounts of PSA in the blood. The amount of PSA in
Prostate Biopsy
03/12/07, HealthwiseA prostate gland biopsy is a test to remove small samples of prostate tissue to be examined under a microscope. See an illustration of the prostate gland.
Prostate cancer: Screening - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
10/05/07, HealthwiseScreening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to
Should I have a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to screen for prostate cancer?
07/24/06, HealthwiseProstate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the tissues of the prostate gland. It is the most common cancer in men. Most men who get it are older than 65.
Prostate Cancer - Exams and Tests
07/24/06, HealthwiseIf you are having problems urinating, your doctor may use tests to see if you have an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). This condition is the most common cause of urination problems.
African-Americans Fight Prostate Cancer
09/01/06, M. D. AndersonAfrican-Americans Fight Prostate Cancer
African-American PSA Level Should Be Lowered
09/01/06, M. D. AndersonAfrican-American PSA Level Should Be Lowered
Prostate Cancer - Detection & Diagnosis
01/01/06, M. D. AndersonGenitourinary Center - Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Prostate Cancer Detection, Treatment, Prostate Exam and Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials
Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test?
01/22/07, MayoClinic.comProstate cancer screening — Find out if you need the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.
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