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Prostate cancer staging is based on biopsy results including the Gleason score, PSA levels and other exams. Learn more about prostate stages here.
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These tables provide a history of ACS guideline recommendations for the early detection of certain types of cancer.
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Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program. It pays for certain services for preventive health care and to find cancer early.
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Anal cancer is often fairly easy to diagnose because it is in a fairly easy-to-reach area.
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Learn about the tests used to look for warning signs of prostate cancer. Find out what tests can detect prostate cancer and the factors affecting PSA levels.
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Don’t be fooled by rumors and misinformation. Test your knowledge of 6 common beliefs about prostate cancer.
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If the results of early detection tests suggest that you might have prostate cancer, your doctor will do a prostate biopsy to find out if the disease is present.
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In case of symptoms or an abnormal screening test, more testing can help find out if it's cancer. Learn about lung cancer diagnosis tests here.
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Whether cancer is suspected based on screening tests or symptoms, the actual diagnosis of prostate cancer can only be made with a prostate biopsy. Learn more here.
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X-rays and other radiographic tests help doctors look for cancer in different parts of the body including bones, and organs like the stomach and kidneys.