Critical Health Assessments To Have Done Before You Have Serious Problems

Prostate Cancer Screening

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among American men, but since these tumors grow slowly, they can often be removed or successfully treated. Before this disease causes symptoms, ensure you are getting screened on a regular basis. Screening is especially important for men over seventy years old.

Two tests may be done: a digital rectal exam, which feels for lump and abnormalities on the prostate; as well as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, which measures PSA levels in the blood. This is critical, as high concentrations may reveal prostate cancer is present and that it could quickly spread to other areas of the body. When detected early, men generally require less aggressive treatment, and there is a higher chance of survival. Men between forty and seventy years old should speak with a doctor about routine screening.

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