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Why should men have both a PSA test and a DRE?

April 26, 2017DRE men psa Test

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Why should men have both a PSA test and a DRE?

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A small proportion of prostate cancers (5% – 10%) are not associated with elevated PSA levels, but may show up as an abnormality on rectal examination. The PSA test and DRE are complementary – either method on its own is not sufficient.