Not every person should have every test. Your doctor will help determine which tests are best for your individual case. Once testing is complete, your doctor assigns your cancer a stage. This helps determine your treatment options. The prostate cancer stages are: 1  Stage I.
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Find out what to expect from a prostate cancer biopsy or ultrasound and how to prepare for them. Cystoscopy or Bladder Scope Test to Diagnose Prostate Cancer. Cystoscopy, also called a cystourethroscopy or a bladder scope, measures the health of the urethra and bladder.
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Used to diagnose disease or pain, find out how this test works and what to expect. CAT Scans and Prostate Cancer Diagnosis. A CAT scan uses X-rays to produce a cross-section image of the body, so a doctor can check for swollen or enlarged lymph nodes.
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Once a prostate cancer diagnosis has been made, your doctor works to determine the extent (stage) of the cancer. If your doctor suspects your cancer may have spread beyond your prostate, imaging tests such as these may be recommended: 1  Bone scan. 2  Ultrasound. 3  Computerized tomography (CT) scan.
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Several tests are used to diagnose prostate cancer. Learn about these tests, what you can do after diagnosis, about the Gleason score, and more.
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If an abnormality is detected on a DRE or PSA test, your doctor may recommend tests to determine whether you have prostate cancer, such as: 1  Ultrasound. 2  Collecting a sample of prostate tissue.
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Tests. Digital Rectal Examination for Prostate Problems. A digital rectal exam is an early, simple test to screen for prostate cancer. It can catch the disease early, when it's most treatable. Learn who should get one and what to expect.
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Hormone therapy is used in men with advanced prostate cancer to shrink the cancer and slow the growth of tumors. In men with early-stage prostate cancer, hormone therapy may be used to shrink tumors before radiation therapy. This can make it more likely that radiation therapy will be successful.
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Diagnosing prostate cancer. If an abnormality is detected on a DRE or PSA test, your doctor may recommend tests to determine whether you have prostate cancer, such as: 1  Ultrasound. 2  If other tests raise concerns, your doctor may use transrectal ultrasound to further evaluate your prostate.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prostate-cancer/basics/tests-diagnosis/CON-20029597
When the results of this blood test are high, it may indicate cancer. Find out how the test is done and what the results can mean. Prostate Ultrasound and Biopsy to Diagnose Prostate Cancer. After an abnormal digital rectal exam or a high PSA your doctor may suggest a closer look.
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what treatment are used when a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer?
when a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer the Cystoscopy or Bladder Scope Test treatment are used . 