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2. Prostate cancer screening - Wikipedia

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   The USPSTF recommends against digital rectal examination as a screening tool due to lack of evidence of benefits. [24] Although DRE has long been used to diagnose prostate cancer, no controlled studies have shown a reduction in the morbidity or mortality of prostate cancer when detected by DRE at any age. [25] [26]

3. Doctors Explain What Prostate Cancer Screenings Involve

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   Prostate cancer screening typically involves a blood test to detect levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). Dr. ... The PSA test is often paired with a digital rectal exam (DRE), where a doctor ...

4. Rectal examination - Wikipedia

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   In men aged 55–69 who have been counseled on the known harms and potential benefits of prostate cancer screening, the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force May 2018 statement states, "The use of digital rectal examination as a screening modality is not recommended because there is a lack of evidence on the benefits."

5. Prostate cancer - Wikipedia

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   Diagram of a digital rectal exam . Men suspected of having prostate cancer may undergo several tests to assess the prostate. One common procedure is the digital rectal examination, in which a doctor inserts a lubricated finger into the rectum to feel the nearby prostate.

6. What Your PSA Test Says About Your Prostate - AOL

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   The test measures the amount of PSA, a protein that your prostate makes, in your blood, explains Richard Levin, M.D., a urologist and vice chief of staff of the medical executive committee at HCA ...

7. A Complete Guide to Your Prostate - AOL

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   Prostate Cancer. Prostate cancer is most common over the age of 50. Some people do not experience symptoms, so regular screening with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and digital rectal exams ...