PSA & DRE Screening
The PSA Blood Test
PSA is a protein which is released in small amounts in the blood. When there’s a problem with the prostate, A high amount of PSA is normally detected in the blood
During a PSA test, a small amount of blood is drawn from the arm, and the level of PSA is measured. PSA levels under 4 ng/mL are usually considered "normal,
The PSA Blood Test
PSA is a protein which is released in small amounts in the blood. When there’s a problem with the prostate, A high amount of PSA is normally detected in the blood
During a PSA test, a small amount of blood is drawn from the arm, and the level of PSA is measured. PSA levels under 4 ng/mL are usually considered "normal,
results over 10 ng/mL are usually considered "high,"
and results between 4 and 10 ng/mL are usually considered "intermediate."
It can also be elevated when u have complications such as BPH or prostatitis. Another method use to detect prostate cancer is DRE
The Digital Rectal Exam(DRE)
A specialist will insert his finger into the rectum and examines the prostate for any irregularities.
It is used to Distinguish Prostate Cancer from non-cancerous conditions such as BPH.
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