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Why should men come in for an examination if they take the PSA blood test?

April 26, 2017men psa

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Why should men come in for an examination if they take the PSA blood test?

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A. There are some very early cancers that can be felt on the rectal exam before they cause PSA level to be elevated. There are other cancers, which will elevate the PSA level before they can be detected on the rectal exam. To maximize the accuracy of screening, it’s best to have both the test and the examination.