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     • A prostate exam is a test that checks for early signs of prostate cancer. It doesn't reveal cancer, but if the test shows an abnormal result, your doctor will likely need to take a small sample of tissue from your prostate gland (biopsy) for further testing.
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   Does a prostate exam reveal cancer?

   • A prostate exam is a test that checks for early signs of prostate cancer. It doesn't reveal cancer, but if the test shows an abnormal result, your doctor will likely need to take a small sample of tissue from your prostate gland (biopsy) for further testing. There are two parts to a prostate exam: Digital rectal exam (DRE).

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   Can a PSA test detect prostate cancer?

   • A PSA test can help pick up prostate cancer before you have any symptoms. A PSA test can help pick up a fast-growing cancer at an early stage, when treatment could stop it spreading and causing problems or shortening your life. You might have a raised PSA level, without cancer. Many individuals with a raised PSA level do not have prostate cancer.

   PSA blood test - NHS guidelines and Prostate Cancer UK’s risk checker

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   How do you know if you have prostate cancer?

   • There's no set level to tell doctors whether you have prostate cancer. But the higher the level, the more likely you'll need further tests, such as a biopsy, MRI, or other lab tests to check for cancer. What Happens After a Prostate Exam? You should get your DRE results right away and PSA test results in a day or so.

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   What is a prostate exam?

   • A prostate exam is a screening tool to help your doctor check for signs of prostate cancer. It involves a digital rectal exam (DRE), where a doctor checks for physical changes to your prostate, and a PSA blood test, which measures antigens in your blood that could signal prostate cancer.

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   What tests should I have if I have prostate cancer?

   • The tests you might have include: CT (or CAT) scan stands for computed (axial) tomography. It is a test that uses x-rays and a computer to create detailed pictures of the inside of your body. You might have a CT scan to find out whether the cancer is in the prostate only or whether it has spread to other parts of your body.

   Tests for prostate cancer - Cancer Research UK

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   How does a prostate exam work?

   • There are two parts to a prostate exam: Digital rectal exam (DRE). For this, your doctor inserts their gloved finger into your rectum to check your prostate gland for abnormal findings. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. This test measures the level of PSA in your blood. A high level may be a sign of prostate cancer.

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3. www.cancerresearchuk.org › examination-prostateExamination of your prostate | Tests and scans | Cancer ...

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   Mar 31, 2022 · A digital rectal examination alone won’t diagnose prostate cancer. This is because your doctor or nurse can’t feel all of your prostate. And in some cases, your prostate can feel normal but might have cancer cells in it.

4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › prostate-cancerProstate cancer - Diagnosis - NHS

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   There's no single, definitive test for prostate cancer. The GP will discuss the pros and cons of the various tests with you to try to avoid unnecessary anxiety. The GP is likely to: ask for a urine sample to check for infection. take a blood sample to test your level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) – called PSA testing.

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6. www.nhs.uk › conditions › psa-testPSA test - NHS

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   A PSA test is a blood test to help check for prostate conditions such as prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate. The prostate is a small, walnut-size gland under the bladder and behind the penis. It produces a thick fluid that mixes with sperm to make semen.

7. prostatecanceruk.org › for-health-professionalsPSA blood test - NHS guidelines and Prostate Cancer UK’s risk ...

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   The PSA blood test sometimes misses prostate cancer. 1 in 7 men with a normal PSA level may have prostate cancer, and 1 in 50 men with a normal PSA level may have a fast-growing cancer. One normal PSA result can’t rule out a future diagnosis of prostate cancer.

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9. prostatecanceruk.org › prostate-information-andWhat do my test results mean? | Prostate Cancer UK

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   Your prostate biopsy results will show if any cancer was found and how aggressive it is (how likely it is to spread outside the prostate). You might hear this called your Gleason grade, Gleason score or grade group.

10. www.cancerresearchuk.org › about-cancer › prostateTests for prostate cancer | Cancer ... - Cancer Research UK

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    Tests for prostate cancer. You usually have a number of tests to check for prostate cancer. These include: a digital rectal examination; a PSA blood test; scans; taking a sample of your prostate gland called a biopsy; Tests your GP might do. Most people start by seeing their GP.