Prostate cancer can often be discovered at an early stage by the amount of
prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood testing. Prostate cancer can also detect early doctor performs a digital rectal exam (DRE). Since the prostate gland is located near the rectum, the doctor may physically detect cancerous signs in the prostate.
Unfortunately, the PSA, and DRE testing are not totally precise and conclusive. This can lead to anxiety and confusion, or even a false sense of security. Things to consider are your age, your general health and lifestyle. If you are young and develop
prostate cancer if not detected in time could shorten its life. However, if you are old or in poor health, then prostate cancer never could become a serious problem due to its nature of slow growth.
The American Cancer Society recommends beginning or men who have prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood and digital rectal exam (DRE) each year from the 1950s. People with higher risk, such as African Americans and those who have close relatives presented at an early age, prostate cancer he is recommended for the test will begin at 45.
The prognosis for prostate cancer patients has been improved dramatically in recent years. In twenty years the rate of overall survival for all stages of prostate cancer has increased from 67% to 97%. Thus, men live more much more time after the diagnosis. In all probability, this is because programmes for early detection, raising awareness of the public, in particular the symptoms of prostate cancer, and the adoption of healthy lifestyles.
