Tests and Results

Understand the tests that your doctor may suggest, and be able to interpret the results.

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Physical exam frequency
Even if you feel fine, it's still important to see your health care provider regularly to check for potential problems. Depending on age, guidelines have been developed outlining how often and what types of examinations are important.
Prostate Check for Men
Use this handy tool to check your prostate for problems such as cancer.
PSA
This test is performed to detect the presence of PSA. The PSA level is elevated in men with BPH and prostate cancer. Other inflammatory diseases, such as prostatitis, may also increase the PSA level.

Digital rectal exam
A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum to check for abnormalities. Read this guide to find out how the test is performed and what preparations are required.
Cystoscopy
Learn more about this procedure that can diagnose an enlarged prostate.
Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP)
This test is done to determine whether you have prostate cancer, an abnormality of the prostate gland, or to follow the response of prostate cancer to treatment.
Tests to Determine Severity of Cancer
Determining the severity or stage of prostate cancer is important to developing a treatment regimen. Several test options are available.
Better Prostate Cancer Test
A new blood test for prostate cancer can rule out cancer in about 65 percent of cases where biopsies would normally be needed.
Ultrasound For Prostate Cancer
Ultrasound may save the lives of prostate cancer patients.

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