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   How does a prostate test work?

   • To examine your prostate, the doctor puts a gloved finger into your back passage (rectum). The PSA test measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. PSA it’s a protein made by both normal and cancerous prostate cells. It’s normal for all men to have some PSA in their blood.

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   How do I know if I have prostate cancer?

   • 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. A bone scan shows up changes or abnormalities in the bones. You might have a bone scan to find out if prostate cancer has spread to the bones.

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   Can a PSA test detect prostate cancer?

   • The blood test, called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, measures the level of PSA and may help detect early prostate cancer. If you are over 50, you can ask a GP for a PSA test. PSA tests are not routinely used to screen for prostate cancer, as results can be unreliable. Your PSA level can also be raised by other, non-cancerous conditions.

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   How can I cope with a diagnosis of prostate cancer?

   • Coping with a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be difficult. There is help and support available to help you and your family. The tests you might have include a PSA blood test, an examination of your prostate gland, an MRI scan and biopsy.

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   How does a doctor check your prostate?

   • Your doctor checks your prostate gland for abnormal signs such as lumps or hard areas. This is also called digital rectal examination (DRE). To examine your prostate, the doctor puts a gloved finger into your back passage (rectum). The PSA test measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood.

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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.

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

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   How to get a PSA test. Routine PSA testing is not offered on the NHS. You may be offered a PSA test if a doctor thinks you have symptoms that could be prostate cancer. If you’re having treatment for a prostate condition you may be offered regular PSA tests to check how the treatment is working.

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     The most commonly used tests for prostate cancer are: blood...

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

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   • A Transperineal Biopsy
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   This is where a needle is inserted into the prostate through the skin behind the scrotum. It's usually done under a general anaesthetic (while you're asleep). It has the advantage of a reduced risk of infection.

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   During this biopsy, an ultrasound probe (a machine that uses sound waves to build a picture of the inside of your body) is inserted into your rectum. This allows the doctor or specialist nurse to see where to pass the needle to take small samples of tissue from your prostate. This procedure can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful, so you may be ...

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   Although a biopsy is more reliable than a PSA test, there can still be issues, such as: 1. missing the cancer – doctors can see the prostate using the ultrasound scan but might not always spot a tumour 2. needing another biopsy if your symptoms persist or your PSA level continues to rise – you may be offered another MRI scan first 3. finding small,...

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   Cancer Research UK: stages, types and grades of prostate cancer

   Macmillan: staging and grading of prostate cancer

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5. www.nhs.uk › conditions › prostate-cancerProstate cancer - NHS

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   The most commonly used tests for prostate cancer are: blood tests; a physical examination of your prostate (known as a digital rectal examination, or DRE) an MRI scan; a biopsy; Find out more about how prostate cancer is diagnosed. PSA testing. The blood test, called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, measures the level of PSA and may help ...

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6. www.cancerresearchuk.org › about-cancer › tests-andExamination of your prostate | Tests and scans | Cancer ...

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   Mar 31, 2022 · You have a number of tests to check for prostate cancer. These may include a digital rectal examination, a PSA blood test, scans and a biopsy.

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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.

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   Mar 29, 2022 · The prostate specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that can help diagnose prostate problems including prostate cancer. It is not a perfect test. It will miss some prostate cancers,...

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   Learn how the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test can help to diagnose prostate problems, the pros and cons of the test, what the results mean, and what might happen afterwards.