Prostate Cancer Staging (Cells, Differentiation, Gleason Score)

The First Cell

The body is made up of cells, organs and tissues. But here is the magic part: all of these different cells are derived from the single cell that resulted from the fertilized egg. So, as the embryo grows, the cells multiply and change, or differentiate, into whatever cell type is the basic brick/building block of a particular tissue or organ. The initial cells are what is called embryonic…

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Digital Rectal Examination (DRE)- Prostate Rectal Exams

DRE – How to perform a Digital Rectal Exam

Part 2

The DRE remains a cornerstone in the diagnosis of prostate cancer, owing to its ease, lack of cost, low risk, and contribution to detection of cancer in men with normal PSA levels. With its low position in the pelvis, below the bladder neck, the anatomic position of the prostate allows palpation of the posterior wall by the finger placed per rectum. The…

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DRE Digital Rectal Exams in detection of Prostate Cancer (PSA)

Digital Rectal Exams | PSA | Prostate Cancer

Part 1

Because a part of the prostate gland can be felt through the rectum, an experienced doctor can do a digital rectal exam (DRE) and determine if there is any unusual growth or abnormality. A normal prostate is fairly soft and uniform. If there is prostate cancer present, depending on the stage and location, it may be hard (indurated) with lumps and nodules. If…

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Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Information

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…

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