Prostate Cancer: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)

    11/04/08, Healthwise

    A 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 the

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  • Prostate Biopsy

    02/25/09, Healthwise

    A prostate gland biopsy is a test to remove small samples of prostate tissue to be examined under a microscope. See a picture of the prostate gland.

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  • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

    05/15/07, Healthwise

    A 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 the

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