There are several diagnostic methods to detect prostate cancer, his confirmation will always be a part of pathological prostate analyzed for final diagnosis. The doctor through a series of both clinical and laboratory tests will be made to track the diagnosis.
Digital rectal finger is inset into the rectum and from there you can highlight an area hardest or irregular, which could be an indication of both a benign and malignant pathology in both the colon, or prostate, remember that the prostate is located in front of the colon. This exploration is part of the clinical examination of the patient.
PSA test: PSA stands for prostate specific antigen English, this test proved very useful because the PSA is increased in prostate cancers but may also increase other pathologies. It seeks its presence in the blood, so for study should be performed the extraction of venous blood from the patient.
Urine test: This test is less specific, but it serves to confirm the presence of blood in the urine or other abnormality. It’s a little specific examination.
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