Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Information
December 5, 2009 by Prostate Dr. · Leave a Comment
The following tests and procedures may be used to diagnose prostate cancer:
- Digital Rectal Exam (and PSA+Prostate Biopsy in detecting Prostate Cancer) An exam of the rectum. This is the picture we laugh about in movies, when a doctor or nurse inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum. What they’re really doing is feel the prostate through the rectal wall for lumps or abnormal areas (warm, soft, swollen, or tender).
- Prostate-specific…
