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prostate cancer can be detected in one of the following ways:
1) PSA test, with abnormally high score, usually above 8
2) biopsy of prostatic tissue, and presence of cancer cells in tissue
3) Abnormalities in prostate gland during exam, such as enlarged prostate, bumps on the prostate, sore when touched during exam, or prostate tissue is hard and leathery.
When any of the issues in #3 are detected, a biopsy is given to confirm presence of cancer.
What else can I help you with?
What is the difference between deaths from lung cancer and deaths from prostate cancer?
lung cancer is in the lungs, prostate cancer is in the prostate.
What is the contact information for The Prostate Cancer Infolink?
The Prostate Cancer Infolink. http://www.comed.com/prostate.
What is a psa count of 6?
PSA stands for Prostate Specific Antigen. The prostate is constantly renewing itself or growing. At the same time, the body is producing antigens to try to destroy the prostate as if it were a foreign body. The faster the prostate produces new cells, the faster the body produces PSA.. If there is a cancer in the prostate, the cancer cells are prostate cells, but they are produced much faster than normal prostate cells. As a result, when the man has prostate cancer, it can be detected by measuring his PSA. The PSA reading must be compared to the individual's normal PSA reading to know whether he has prostate cancer. When a prostate cancer is being treated, the PSA reading can be compared to earlier PSA readings to determine whether the cancer is receding or growing. A PSA of 6 is rather high and probably indicates there is prostate cancer growth.
Is musturbration causes prostate cancer in male?
Masterbation does not cause prostate cancer.
How can prostate cancer a ffect your penis?
Prostate cancer treatments will make you impotent.
When was Prostate Cancer Foundation created?
Prostate Cancer Foundation was created in 1993.
Is there a correlation between prostate cancer and prostate hypertrophy?
No. Someone having an enlarged prostate does not mean they will develop cancer.
Is it normal to have a PSA of 1.6 and have prostate cancer?
PSA is just one indicator of prostate cancer. It is possible to have prostate cancer and have a normal PSA reading.
When is prostate cancer the most prominent?
The peak incidence for prostate cancer is 67 years of age, but a man's risk of developing prostate cancer rises with age.
Do calcium supplemets contribute to prostate cancer?
No. There is no connection between calcium and prostate cancer.
Does LSD cause prostate cancer?
There is no known link between LSD and prostate cancer.
Does asbestos cause prostate cancer?
No. It may cause lung cancer, but it has no effect on the prostate.
