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Screening and Diagnosis

Men considering testing for prostate cancer should know how to prepare for testing and what to expect. This information will explain some of the terms used when testing and diagnosing prostate cancer. You and your doctor should discuss whether testing for prostate cancer is right for you.

		What Tests and Examinations Will I Have?

		What is a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test?

		Understanding the Prostate and PSA Multimedia presentation (18 minutes) explaining how the prostate works, how PSA is tested, and what PSA values mean.

		What is a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)?

		What is a Prostate Biopsy?

		Prostate Biopsy Multimedia presentation (16 minutes) explaining the procedure, how to prepare and what to expect.

		Prostate Cancer Screening - Patient Information

		What Does "Grade" and "Gleason Score" Mean?

		What Does "Stage" Mean?

Multimedia presentations will require the latest version of Adobe Flash. This program is free to download and easily installed on any computer. You will also require speakers or headphones.

Related Documents

PSA Testing Patient Education Sheet The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test used in combination with other information to screen for prostate cancer.
		prostate-cancer-PSA-testing.pdf ( 63.4 KB )
PSA Screening - Information for Care Providers Information to help primary care providers offer men information about the risks and benefits of PSA screening and treatment for prostate cancer.
		prostate-cancer-PSA-screening-care-provider-info.pdf ( 188.7 KB )
Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS) A transrectal ultrasound uses sound waves to take a picture of the prostate gland.
		prostate-cancer-TRUS.pdf ( 64.1 KB )
Prostate Cancer Patient Manual Information for prostate cancer patients about diagnosis and treatment.
		prostate-patient-manual.pdf ( 520.3 KB )

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