Three relatively effective methods for detecting prostate cancer

The incidence of prostate cancer is relatively high among middle-aged and elderly male friends, which makes them face the threat of death after working hard for most of their lives, which is very harmful to prostate cancer patients. So what are the effective methods for prostate cancer examination ? The following will tell you about the effective methods for prostate cancer examination.

Generally, effective prostate cancer screening methods include:

Serum PSA test: Under normal circumstances, the PSA in the blood is lower than 4 micrograms/ml. It increases in cases of prostate cancer and other prostate diseases. It is currently the most sensitive indicator for screening prostate cancer. If the PSA level is higher than 4 micrograms/ml, a recheck should be performed, and a rectal examination will not be performed during the recheck. If it is still elevated and inflammation or other factors are excluded, the possibility of prostate cancer is suspected, and a prostate puncture biopsy should be performed. This is a common prostate cancer examination method.

Transrectal ultrasound: The ultrasound probe is inserted into the rectum like a digital rectal examination. This method of prostate cancer examination has an effect of increasing serum PSA. Therefore, it should be performed after blood is drawn. Transrectal ultrasound can see nodules of lesions or lesions that are not found during a digital rectal examination.

Rectal examination: Use the index finger to touch the prostate. If prostate nodules are found, prostate cancer is suspected. Even if there are no symptoms, further prostate biopsy should be performed to confirm the diagnosis. This is a common method for prostate cancer examination.

The above is an introduction to the common prostate cancer examination methods. I believe everyone has some understanding of this. Once diagnosed with prostate cancer, you must go to the hospital for treatment immediately to avoid serious delays in the disease and cause more serious harm to the patient.