Screening & Diagnosis
Articles about PSA screening and the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Digital Rectal Exam
A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a test used to examine the lower rectum, prostate, pelvis, and lower belly to check for cancer.
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Information about prostate cancer screening and follow up care using the various prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests.
Gleason Grade and Score
The Gleason score is a scoring system to describe how aggressive your prostate cancer is. The Gleason score represents the "grade" of the tumor, which is a measure of the differentiation of prostate cancer cells.
Genetic Testing for Familial Prostate Cancer
Family history is an important part of prostate cancer risk. About 5 to 10 out of 100 cases of prostate cancer are hereditary (familial, or run in your family).
Understanding Your Pathology Report: Prostate Cancer
A prostate cancer pathology report will have information used to determine the stage of the cancer and is helpful in making treatment decisions.