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Urologist · Urology
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One way to test for prostate cancer is to do a digital rectal exam (DRE). This is where your doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to feel for any abnormalities in the prostate.
Another way to test for prostate cancer is with a blood test called a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test. This tests the level of PSA in your blood. PSA is a protein that is produced by both normal and cancerous prostate tissue. A high PSA level may be a sign of prostate cancer.
