Diagnosis
A detailed guide to the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
Every year thousands of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Because of the high numbers of men afflicted with this disease, annual screening tests have been put into place to hopefully catch prostate cancer in its early stages. A number of tests also exist to confirm the presence of prostate cancer after an abnormality is found through screening.
Every year thousands of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Because of the high numbers of men afflicted with this disease, annual screening tests have been put into place to hopefully catch prostate cancer in its early stages. A number of tests also exist to confirm the presence of prostate cancer after an abnormality is found through screening.
The Digital Rectal Exam
The digital rectal exam is an essential part of the detection and early diagnosis of prostate cancer. Many men are worried about this test, so it's important to know what to expect.
The digital rectal exam is an essential part of the detection and early diagnosis of prostate cancer. Many men are worried about this test, so it's important to know what to expect.
Understanding Your Digital Rectal Exam Results
The results you receive from your digital rectal exam (DRE) can tell you and your doctor a great deal. What should you know about what your results might mean?
The results you receive from your digital rectal exam (DRE) can tell you and your doctor a great deal. What should you know about what your results might mean?
How Does Prostate Ultrasound Work?
Ultrasound imaging is commonly used to evaluate the prostate when cancer is suspected. What should you know about this important tool? How does ultrasound work? What can it measure? What does it tell my doctor about the prostate?
Ultrasound imaging is commonly used to evaluate the prostate when cancer is suspected. What should you know about this important tool? How does ultrasound work? What can it measure? What does it tell my doctor about the prostate?
The Prostate Biopsy - What to Expect.
A biopsy of the prostate is an essential part of the definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer. What can you expect before, during, and after this procedure.
A biopsy of the prostate is an essential part of the definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer. What can you expect before, during, and after this procedure.
All About Bones Scans and Prostate Cancer
The bone scan is an important test used to detect prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. Many men who have prostate cancer will undergo this test at some point. So, why is it important and how does it work?
The bone scan is an important test used to detect prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. Many men who have prostate cancer will undergo this test at some point. So, why is it important and how does it work?
Detection of Prostate Cancer Metastasis
Detection of prostate cancer metastasis (or spread) is an important aspect of proper prostate cancer care. So, what should you know about detection of prostate cancer metastasis?
Detection of prostate cancer metastasis (or spread) is an important aspect of proper prostate cancer care. So, what should you know about detection of prostate cancer metastasis?
The Pros and Cons of Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate cancer screening involves the use of testing in men who have no symptoms of the disease. Screening for prostate cancer is now much more widely used than in the past and has gained broad acceptance by many physicians in the United States and a number of other countries. Despite it’s extensive use, it is still important to weigh the pros and cons of screening.
Prostate cancer screening involves the use of testing in men who have no symptoms of the disease. Screening for prostate cancer is now much more widely used than in the past and has gained broad acceptance by many physicians in the United States and a number of other countries. Despite it’s extensive use, it is still important to weigh the pros and cons of screening.
Alkaline Phosphatase and Prostate Cancer
Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found in the blood that can signal that prostate cancer has spread to the bones. The test for alkaline phosphatase is a common and important aspect of the monitoring of prostate cancer.
Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found in the blood that can signal that prostate cancer has spread to the bones. The test for alkaline phosphatase is a common and important aspect of the monitoring of prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Recurrence
Prostate cancer recurrence is something that all men with prostate cancer hope to avoid. How do you know if your prostate cancer has come back after initial treatment? What are the next steps if it has come back?
Prostate cancer recurrence is something that all men with prostate cancer hope to avoid. How do you know if your prostate cancer has come back after initial treatment? What are the next steps if it has come back?