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Prostate Cancer Question?

How is prostate cancer diagnosed and what are some signs or symptoms of prostate cancer? thank you

When a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood level surpasses 4 a doctor will do additional tests to rule out prostate cancer (usually a biopsy).

Some symptoms include:

A need to urinate frequently, especially at night;
Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine;
Weak or interrupted flow of urine;
Painful or burning urination;
Difficulty in having an erection;
Painful ejaculation;
Blood in urine or semen; or
Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs.

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2 Responses to “Prostate Cancer Question?”

  1. Barry auh2o Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 5:18 am

    ,For symptoms, see the link.

    If a dr suspects you are at risk of prostate cancer, he will do a digital rectal exam and order a PSA blood test.

    If he is not happy with the results he can order a prostate biosy. This can be done in a urologists; office and takes about 5 minutes.
    Tissue specimens are sent to a pathologisat for evaluation.

    References :
    http://www.thompsoncancer.com/tcsc-prostatecancer-warning.cfm

  2. Skittles are M & M wannabees Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 5:46 am

    When a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood level surpasses 4 a doctor will do additional tests to rule out prostate cancer (usually a biopsy).

    Some symptoms include:

    A need to urinate frequently, especially at night;
    Difficulty starting urination or holding back urine;
    Weak or interrupted flow of urine;
    Painful or burning urination;
    Difficulty in having an erection;
    Painful ejaculation;
    Blood in urine or semen; or
    Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs.

    References :
    http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
    http://www.cancer.gov

    My dad lost his seven year battle with prostate cancer on Jan. 4th, 2008.

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