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DRE vs. PSA: Comparing Prostate Cancer Screening Methods

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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, and early detection plays a crucial role in successful treatment. When it comes to screening, two primary methods are widely used: the Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) and the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test. 

While both approaches aim to identify potential signs of prostate cancer, they differ significantly in procedure, sensitivity, and scope. Let’s break down each method and explore how they compare.

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Is There A Connection Between BPH And Prostate Cancer?

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is an enlargement of the prostate gland in men. The prostate gland enlarges as a man ages causing inconvenient symptoms in the urinary tract. It is not really a dangerous condition, but it should be monitored to prevent complications in the bladder, kidneys, and urinary tract. Many men wonder if is there a connection between BPH and prostate cancer. Let’s find out.

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Advanced Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Rising As PSA Screening Decline

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In most types of cancer, advanced cases or stages are more difficult to treat, and cure rates are lower. As of this date, the rate of prostate cancer diagnoses at an advanced stage has increased by 4-5% since 2011. If this continues, it is expected that death rates will increase as time passes. The cause and effect? Advanced prostate cancer diagnoses rising as PSA screening declines.

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What’s The Difference Between BPH And Prostate Cancer?

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What’s the difference between BPH and prostate cancer? The most important difference is that BPH, or an enlarged prostate gland, is not cancerous. It doesn’t mean you won’t ever get prostate cancer, but an enlarged prostate is a common condition as men get older. Let’s explain further.

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How Often Should Men Be Screened For Prostate Cancer?

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Prostate cancer is a highly treatable cancer if it is detected early, and discovering prostate cancer in its early stages provides more treatment options. How often should men be screened for prostate cancer? This is a complicated question, so let’s find out the criteria, risk factors, and consensus.

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Understanding The Four Stages Of Prostate Cancer

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Staging prostate cancer after its diagnosis helps to describe the extent of the disease and is utilized to guide the treatment plan and forecast the patient’s prognosis. Understanding the four stages of prostate cancer is a valuable tool for both the physician and the patient.

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