How To Test For Prostate Cancer?

See a healthcare professional for a prostate cancer evaluation

Review personal and family medical history

Discuss urinary symptoms, bone pain, blood in urine, or other concerns

Have a digital rectal exam

Get a prostate-specific antigen blood test

Repeat PSA testing if results are abnormal

Consider free PSA or other blood-based risk tests if recommended

Undergo prostate MRI if indicated

Have a prostate biopsy if cancer is suspected

Use biopsy pathology to confirm or rule out prostate cancer

Ask about genetic testing if there is a strong family history or high-risk features

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